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

(457 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 457 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

457 reviews

4.0

Jun 5, 2025

Overall Good

Assistant project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A good work environment if you have a good manager

Cons

Upper management tends to hold back employee potential

5.0

Jun 4, 2025

NV5 is a great company to work for!

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love the people and the passion that they have for their job! It is a great work environment and people really value your opinion. They are flexible and have a great variety of work to add to my portfolio.

Cons

There is really nothing to note as a con.

3.0

Jun 3, 2025

Its fine

Senior gis technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting and dynamic work great office culture and local senior management in oregon remote/hybrid flexibility diversity groups

Cons

must be working two steps above your level to be promoted one step up unclear expectations of job roles no 401k or pensions constant buys and mergers make the work harder and increase pressure from upper management

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