Does NV5 pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NV5 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NV5. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NV5?

51% of NV5 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NV5 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NV5?

Project Manager (35) , Engineer (11) , GIS Technician (11) , Project Engineer (11) , Senior Project Manager (11) , GIS Analyst (10) , Manager (10) , Assistant Engineer (9) , Technician (9) , Assistant Civil Engineer (8) , Senior Engineer (8) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Director (6) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Analyst (5)

What are the pros of working at NV5 according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "Work life balance was great" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great team and plenty of opportunity to grow." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good coworkers made a terrible workplace bearable." ((in 14 reviews)); "Supportive and friendly work environment." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NV5 according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are not great" ((in 33 reviews)); "Not very engaging and the pay was low." ((in 31 reviews)); "Fake promises and poor management." ((in 28 reviews)); "There are no bonuses and raises are limited to "cost of living" 3% per year." ((in 23 reviews)); "Upper management inspires absolutely zero confidence." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about NV5 layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NV5 layoffs and their outlook for job security at NV5 in 2026.

What are the top reviewed NV5 locations?

San Diego , Portland , New York , Corvallis , Hollywood , Saint Paul , Boston , Cary , Orlando , Las Vegas , Lexington-Fayette , Sacramento , Denver , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Miami , Saint Petersburg , Braintree , Madison , Washington , Charlotte , Seattle , Wilsonville , Andover , Parsippany , Arlington , Phoenix , Raleigh , Austin , Houston

NV5 reviews

3.1

51% would recommend to a friend

(456 total reviews)

Dickerson Wright

38% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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NV5 has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 456 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NV5 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

456 reviews

5.0

Jul 21, 2016

Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company! Very professional yet not without personal touch. Lots of work with great people to do it with and great clients.

Cons

Though the office is very nice and well laid out, we're in Carmel Mountain Ranch, which is quite a way from the rest of the city of San Diego.

5.0

Jul 13, 2016

Senior Engineer

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is growing tremendously and opportunities abound. The team at NV5 is a solid group of individuals who look out for one another. There is very little office drama or politics.

Cons

Large corporations always have to deal with their shareholders and investors.

2.0

Jan 11, 2016

Great job to start off with

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many different projects you get to see over time

Cons

Long hours per day in the elements

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