Special Inspector

NV5; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

NV5 is hiring two Special Inspectors in Ventura, CA for field inspection work across soil, concrete, masonry and steel. Experience with Caltrans/DSA projects and relevant certifications are required, with compensation based on location and qualifications.

Join NV5’s team to perform in-situ inspections, testing and quality assurance across public infrastructure projects, with potential for overnight travel and an emphasis on safety and compliance with ASTM standards.

Qualifications

• DSA and Caltrans project experience and Caltrans certification are required.
• ACI Level I Field Technician.
• ICC reinforced concrete.
• AWS- CWI welding inspector.
• ICC Structural Masonry.
• ICC Soils.
• ICC Fireproofing.
• ICC Structural Steel Bolting or Welding or NDT (ultrasonic, magnetic-particle, or liquid penetrant).
• DSA Structural Masonry Inspectors are highly sought.

Responsibilities

• Soil inspection
• Reinforced concrete
• Shotcrete
• Masonry (Structural)
• Spray-applied fireproofing
• Structural steel/welding inspection or non-destructive testing

Education

DSA and Caltrans project experience and Caltrans certification

ACI Level I Field Technician

ICC reinforced concrete

AWS- CWI welding inspector

ICC Structural Masonry

ICC Soils

ICC Fireproofing

ICC Structural Steel Bolting or Welding or NDT

DSA Structural Masonry Inspectors

Job description

Special Inspector

Job ID 2026-12321

# of Openings 2

Location US-CA-Ventura

Category Other

Type Regular Full-Time

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

At NV5, we provide comprehensive materials testing and inspection services across multiple states, including New Jersey, Florida, New Mexico, and California, with certified and approved laboratories. In addition to our fixed laboratories, we offer the flexibility of mobile laboratories to meet your testing needs on-site. Our expert team ensures that materials are thoroughly tested to verify compliance with applicable standards and specifications, ensuring they perform as designed.

Our services include specialized in-situ testing, such as ground-penetrating radar, floor flatness surveys, masonry shear testing, and forensic studies. Our field technicians and inspectors are certified by leading agencies, including ACI, ICC, and AWS, ensuring that on-site sampling and laboratory testing are conducted in strict accordance with ASTM and other relevant standards.

We are currently seeking to hire two Special Inspectors in the Ventura area with Caltrans and DSA project experience is highly desired!

Responsibilities

NV5's Ventura, CA office is seeking Field Technicians and Special Inspectors with experience in two or more of the following:

• Soil inspection
• Reinforced concrete
• Shotcrete
• Masonry (Structural)
• Spray-applied fireproofing
• Structural steel/welding inspection or non-destructive testing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• DSA and Caltrans project experience and Caltrans certification are required
• ACI Level I Field Technician
• ICC reinforced concrete
• AWS- CWI welding inspector
• ICC Structural Masonry
• ICC Soils
• ICC Fireproofing
• ICC Structural Steel Bolting or Welding or NDT (ultrasonic, magnetic-particle, or liquid penetrant).
• DSA Structural Masonry Inspectors are highly sought.

Our office is located in Ventura, CA, and we offer services throughout Kern, Visalia, and Kings counties, as well as occasionally in other areas and for overnight trips. The majority of our work involves public infrastructure, which is subject to California Prevailing Wages.

The pay range for this California position is $30.00- $45.00 base pay per hour. The base pay offered may be higher or lower, depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

All local employment laws apply. Base pay information is based on market location.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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