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NV5Company guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

NV5 interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.3 / 10Based on 58 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at NV5: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Software EngineerBusiness AnalystConsultant

At a glance

4.3/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.3 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 31% of companies we track.
3
Role guides
58
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$108k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the NV5 interview?

Aggregated from 58 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy32%
Medium63%
Hard5%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
59%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

34 offers across 58 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
64%positive
Positive 64%Neutral 19%Negative 17%
02 · Topic breakdown

What NV5 actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Microsoft Office 365
100%
Acoustics Fundamentals
100%
Software Engineer (Role Responsibilities)
96%
Technical Hiring Signals (Job Posting Interpretation)
95%
Business Analysis (BA)
95%
Noise Control Engineering
92%
Construction/Infrastructure Domain Knowledge
91%
IT Analyst Skills
91%
Sound Propagation & Modeling
86%
Room Acoustics / Reverberation
76%
Stakeholder Communication
61%
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions NV5 interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Showing 3 of 3 role guides
Business Analyst
$59k-$87k
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Consultant
$90k-$125k
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Software Engineer
$77k-$198k
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04 · Compensation

What NV5 pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $108k
Level$50kTotal comp range$200kTotal
All levels
Base $59k-$180k
$59k-$198k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

NV5 interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the NV5 interview?

Candidates most commonly rate NV5 interviews as medium, based on 58 reported interviews. About 59% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does NV5 pay?

Reported total comp across roles at NV5 ranges from roughly $59k to $198k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does NV5 test in interviews?

NV5 interviews most often cover Stakeholder Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Microsoft Office 365, Acoustics Fundamentals, and Software Engineer (Role Responsibilities). The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at NV5?

Dataford has interview guides for 3 roles at NV5, including Business Analyst, Consultant, and Software Engineer.

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