Geologist at NV5 in Ventura, CA

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Utility Services, Program Management, and Environmental. 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.

 

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

 

NV5, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Geologist for our Ventura, CA office. The Ventura office provides consulting engineering services, which include conventional geotechnical services and construction materials testing services, as well as advanced geotechnical engineering for hillside design, retaining structures, bridges, seismic analyses, and forensic geotechnical engineering. Our client base is in both the commercial and public sectors.  You will be working with our experienced, senior-level team both in the office and out in the field.   

 

As our Geologist, you will spend 80%-90% of your time in the field and 10%-20% in the office, focusing on returning samples and reporting. We are a hybrid office where you will join a dynamic growing team. 

• Perform geotechnical exploration including field mapping, drilling, and trenching for various geotechnical studies.
• Perform field observation and testing on grading and construction projects, including field density testing and concrete sampling and testing.
• Assist in geotechnical report preparation including exploration logs, map and cross section preparation, geotechnical analyses, and report writing.
• Perform miscellaneous field, office and laboratory duties in support of geotechnical studies and construction materials testing projects.

Education/Qualifications:

 

• BS Geology / Geological Sciences (MS preferred)
• 1-2 years professional experience in the field and have CA Geologist-In-Training Certificate
• Ideal candidates will have experience with public works and transportation projects.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Nuclear Gauge certification preferred, not required
• ACI Concrete Technician preferred, not required

The pay range for this California position is $35.00- $41.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. 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, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

 

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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