Careers

As NOVA continues to expand our presence in southern California, we have several career opportunities in both our San Diego and Irvine offices. We offer an extensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Vacation, and Long-Term Disability.

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), and as a state of California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise and a Department of Veterans Affairs Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we recognize the value of a diverse workforce. Hiring is conducted 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.  

Please email resumes to [email protected].

SOILS/ACI TECHNICIANS – SAN DIEGO AND IRVINE

We have immediate openings for soils technicians/inspectors in San Diego and Orange counties for a variety of projects including schools, high-rise, mixed-use, commercial, and municipal projects.

  • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, a clean driving record, and $100K vehicle insurance
  • Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with project inspectors, IORs, contractors, and other owner’s representatives and team members
  • Basic computer skills in order to prepare and submit daily reporting electronically (Knowledge of MetaField a plus)
  • Knowledge and understanding of construction documents and code requirements and ability to implement recommendation of the geotechnical report

Desired certifications include a current Nuclear Gauge/HAZMAT certification and for ACI Technicians, a current ACI Concrete Field Testing Technican Grade 1 certification. ICC Soils Special Inspector, Caltrans, and/or HAZWOPER certifications a plus.

 
 
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SPECIAL INSPECTORS – SAN DIEGO AND IRVINE

We have immediate openings for ICC Special Inspectors for Reinforced Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Welding and Bolting, Structural Masonry, and/or Fireproofing for high-rise, mixed-use, municipal, educational, and commercial construction projects.

  • Must possess one of more of the following valid ICC certifications: Reinforced Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Structural Welding and Bolting, Structural Masonry, and Spray-Applied Fireproofing
  • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, a clean driving record, and $100K vehicle insurance
  • Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with project inspectors, IORs, contractors, and other owner’s representatives and team members
  • Basic computer skills in order to prepare and submit daily reporting electronically (Knowledge of MetaField a plus)
  • Knowledge and understanding of construction documents and code requirements

 

DSA MASONRY INSPECTORS

We have immediate openings for DSA Masonry Inspectors for long-term K-12 school construction projects. The requirements include:

  • Must possess valid DSA Masonry Certification
  • ICC Certifications a plus
  • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, a clean driving record, and $100K vehicle insurance
  • Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with project inspectors, contractors, and school district representatives
  • Basic computer skills in order to prepare and submit daily reporting electronically (Knowledge of MetaField a plus)
  • Knowledge and understanding of construction documents, DSA requirements, and code requirements