NV5 reviews

Ownership and senior management don't understand that their people (their skills and reputation) are the only assets a consultant engineering firm has. No investment being made for the long term. Cost cutting seen as key to financial success. No idea how to win work and raise revenue. Firm went public in name only as Dickerson Wright still holds a majority of shares and retains complete and unchallenged control. Presents fire-side acquisitions bought on the cheap as a business strategy to staff and the markets.

Salary was below the industry median. In 2023, the earned annual bonus consisted of 50 shares of NV5 stock, which are subject to a three-year vesting period and contingent upon continued employment through that period. Despite meeting performance criteria and earning the bonus, it was rescinded when NV5 laid off 50% of the department due to a lack of incoming projects. NO severance was offered though it was NV5's responsibility to secure more work. The company demonstrated a lack of accountability and concern for employee welfare. The company’s decision to terminate my employment, without offering severance and while imposing high COBRA costs, led to substantial financial hardship. I ended up worse off financially during and after working at NV5.