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NV5
Special Inspector
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What they do
A Materials Tester determines the physical and mechanical properties of both raw and composite materials.
$57,168 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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. NV5, Inc. has been established in Nevada City, CA for over twenty years providing Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Environmental Services. 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. CWI/ICC Special Inspectors II/III and Field Technicians conduct field observations, QA/QC, and testing services during the construction phases of a project, as well as materials testing, to ensure that constructed projects incorporate NV5 engineering recommendations and meet plan specifications. The Field Technician II/III is a journey-level position requiring the performance of more complex duties and the ability to work independently under the general supervision of the supervisor technician or location manager, reporting to the Project Manager and Project Engineer for specific projects. Responsibilities Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Observes construction activities and performs testing and measurements with the direction of a supervisory technician, project manager or project engineer. Observes work for conformance with the approved design drawings and specifications, NV5 engineering recommendations, and other approved documents. Furnishes inspection reports; upon approval of the project manager and when requested, to the building official, the engineer or architect of record, and other designated persons. Notifies contractor, supervisor, and/or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction; then if uncorrected, to the proper design authority and to the building official. Provides complete and comprehensive communication with project management and other technicians to ensure the effective management of the project. Ongoing direct client contact arranging job progress meetings, materials testing, inspections, and related activities. Position may require travel to work with other NV5 office locations. Qualifications Certifications/Licenses (Must possess one or more of the following, or the capability of obtaining within a short time of hire): ACI Technician Level I ICC certification for reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and/or fireproofing AWS/CWI certification ASNT Level II experience Caltrans certifications or testing experience