Geotechnical
Engineering
Soil, rock, and groundwater conditions at every site are different. We assess the specific site conditions and design earth structures (slopes, channels, and dikes), foundations (retaining walls, bridges, buildings, tanks), and subsurface structures (clarifiers, lift stations, buried utilities, tunnels) to economically achieve the specific project objectives.
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Construction Materials
Engineering
& Testing
Construction material performance is key to the function and durability of any project. We engineer and test materials such as soil, concrete, and asphalt so you get what you pay for and the project performs as expected.
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Civil/Pavement
Engineering
A successful project starts with clear understanding of the project’s specific needs. We prepared street rehabilitation PS&E, traffic control designs, pavement designs, and asset management systems based on careful understanding of design requirements.
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Environmental Geology
& Engineering
Impact from hazardous waste, wetlands, faulting, and/or NEPA processes are serious concerns for project development. We identify such concerns early in project development, and provide strategies to mitigate impacts and provide the proper regulatory approval so the project can proceed on time and achieve the project goals.
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Roads & Bridges
Congestion and failing road surfaces cause delays, vehicle damage, and even driver safety issues. Solving these problems requires our specialized knowledge of pavement and roadway structures.
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Water, Wastewater & Flood Control
Drinking water, flushing toilets, and dry streets for granted – until they are gone. We specialize in keeping these systems running effectively.
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Airports, Ports & Dredging
Expanding and maintaining ports and airports is crucial to our economic development. HVJ’s specialized pavement, wharf, and navigation channel experience makes it happen.
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Rail & Transit
Rail and public transit facilities enable efficient transportation of people and goods. Our detailed knowledge of AREMA requirements keeps projects on track.
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Buildings & Parks
Schools, universities, courts, parks, solid waste facilities are all critical to our society. HVJ has specialized knowledge and experience with a multitude of public projects.
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HVJ Difference
Our engineers provide a unique blend of capabilities and experience because of the support they receive. Employees do not simply exist here. They thrive.
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Culture
We are committed learners, empowered to interact based on making strong commitments. We take ownership of our actions and results.
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Benefits
We believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a rewarding work experience, opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits.
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Employee Stories
Check out what our employees say and learn about the HVJ experience! Great people and even greater teams are behind every project.
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Current Openings
We're always looking for talented individuals who fit our culture and can bring new perspectives and experiences to our growing teams.
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The Opportunity
Own a successful engineering business by adding our proven systems to your engineering talent and network.
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How It Works
Help us branchise – you help us build a branch office and then convert it into your own franchise.
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Who's A Fit?
Are you energetic and confident? See if this might be an opportunity that fits you.
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Success Stories
Hear about the outstanding results our current franchisees have produced using our proven systems.
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Geotechnical
Engineering
Soil, rock, and groundwater conditions at every site are different. We assess the specific site conditions and design earth structures (slopes, channels, and dikes), foundations (retaining walls, bridges, buildings, tanks), and subsurface structures (clarifiers, lift stations, buried utilities, tunnels) to economically achieve the specific project objectives.
Learn More →
Construction Materials
Engineering
& Testing
Construction material performance is key to the function and durability of any project. We engineer and test materials such as soil, concrete, and asphalt so you get what you pay for and the project performs as expected.
Learn More →
Civil/Pavement
Engineering
A successful project starts with clear understanding of the project’s specific needs. We prepared street rehabilitation PS&E, traffic control designs, pavement designs, and asset management systems based on careful understanding of design requirements.
Learn More →
Environmental Geology
& Engineering
Impact from hazardous waste, wetlands, faulting, and/or NEPA processes are serious concerns for project development. We identify such concerns early in project development, and provide strategies to mitigate impacts and provide the proper regulatory approval so the project can proceed on time and achieve the project goals.
Learn More →
Roads & Bridges
Congestion and failing road surfaces cause delays, vehicle damage, and even driver safety issues. Solving these problems requires our specialized knowledge of pavement and roadway structures.
Learn More →
Water, Wastewater & Flood Control
Drinking water, flushing toilets, and dry streets for granted – until they are gone. We specialize in keeping these systems running effectively.
Learn More →
Airports, Ports & Dredging
Expanding and maintaining ports and airports is crucial to our economic development. HVJ’s specialized pavement, wharf, and navigation channel experience makes it happen.
Learn More →
Rail & Transit
Rail and public transit facilities enable efficient transportation of people and goods. Our detailed knowledge of AREMA requirements keeps projects on track.
Learn More →
Buildings & Parks
Schools, universities, courts, parks, solid waste facilities are all critical to our society. HVJ has specialized knowledge and experience with a multitude of public projects.
Learn More →
HVJ Difference
Our engineers provide a unique blend of capabilities and experience because of the support they receive. Employees do not simply exist here. They thrive.
Learn More →
Culture
We are committed learners, empowered to interact based on making strong commitments. We take ownership of our actions and results.
Learn More →
Benefits
We believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a rewarding work experience, opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits.
Learn More →
Employee Stories
Check out what our employees say and learn about the HVJ experience! Great people and even greater teams are behind every project.
Learn More →
Current Openings
We're always looking for talented individuals who fit our culture and can bring new perspectives and experiences to our growing teams.
Learn More →
Agencies
HVJ has been proud to support hundreds of public agencies meet and exceed service expectations from their constituents.
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Consultant Clients
We’ve developed ongoing teaming relationships with many consulting firms based on delivering outstanding client satisfaction.
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HVJ Difference
Our engineers provide a unique blend of capabilities and experience because of the support they receive. Employees do not simply exist here. They thrive.
Learn More →
Culture
We are committed learners, empowered to interact based on making strong commitments. We take ownership of our actions and results.
Learn More →
Benefits
We believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a rewarding work experience, opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits.
Learn More →
Employee Stories
Check out what our employees say and learn about the HVJ experience! Great people and even greater teams are behind every project.
Learn More →
Current Openings
We're always looking for talented individuals who fit our culture and can bring new perspectives and experiences to our growing teams.
Learn More →
The Opportunity
Own a successful engineering business by adding our proven systems to your engineering talent and network.
Learn More →
How It Works
Help us branchise – you help us build a branch office and then convert it into your own franchise.
Learn More →
Who's A Fit?
Are you energetic and confident? See if this might be an opportunity that fits you.
Learn More →
Success Stories
Hear about the outstanding results our current franchisees have produced using our proven systems.
Learn More →
See how we help companies successfully manage challenges with innovative engineering solutions.
Our experience in construction materials testing and overcoming soil-related challenges played a critical role in the TxDOT Houston SH 36 Corridor project.
Learn More →HVJ has a long history of working with the TxDOT Corpus Christi District. We recently completed geotechnical data collection and design support for bridge replacements in five counties throughout the district.
Learn More →HVJ provided geotechnical field exploration and laboratory testing for a micro-tunneling project for Austin’s Brazos Duct Bank.
Learn More →HVJ provided cost-effective complex retaining wall solutions for the $2.4 Billion TxDOT Bryan District I-45 Corridor Program
Learn More →HVJ provided geotechnical field exploration and engineering recommendations for TxDOT's improvements for the US 75 corridor, using an innovative solution to retain an existing culvert.
HVJ provided Pflugerville, TX, with advanced materials testing and geotechnical design engineering for the expansion of a water treatment plant that will almost double its capacity.
Learn More →Our mobile materials testing lab provided on-site testing for over $200 million of TxDOT's Lufkin District projects.
Learn More →HVJ provided Austin’s Capital Metro with recommendations for a drilled shaft wall retention system to alleviate congestion at a busy commuter station.
Learn More →HVJ completed pavement evaluation and design engineering for the $1.6 billion Southwest Connector project.
Learn More →We provided materials testing for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s new $16.5 million cargo facility.
Learn More →HVJ completed tunnel investigation and water line design for the massive, $450 million NETL Pipeline in Northeast Houston
Learn More →HVJ completed asphalt inspection and testing for a successful outcome and delay-free process.
Learn More →HVJ provided Civil Engineering Design for emergency repair of a waterline leaking 300 gallons/minute, completed with only one day of water disruption.
Learn More →Our team overcame physical constraints to meet met the pressing need of reducing neighborhood flooding. Excellent communication with area homeowners and the Condominium Association kept the project running smoothly.
Learn More →HVJ Associates® provided geotechnical design recommendations for open-cut pipeline, trenchless pipeline crossings, the treatment facility structures and roadways, and the treatment plant storage lagoons.
Learn More →HVJ performed innovative drilled shaft design in the most efficient manner possible to minimize construction costs and expedite the construction process while avoiding any environmental impacts.
Learn More →With multiple consultants working simultaneously for Alliance, HVJ worked on tunneling and open cut pipeline on three different segments of the project simultaneously. Success would require exceptional teamwork and communication.
Learn More →Through our commitment to responsive communication, and the creative application of our experience in the public sector, HVJ developed a documentation solution that streamlined the TCP design process and facilitated Austin Energy’s permit submission process.
Learn More →Alleviating concerns through creativity and teamwork—HVJ Associates® produced the requested alternative solution with a win-win outcome for our client and Harris County Flood Control District.
HVJ's reliability and tested processes in the face of a critical system failure was key to the success of TxDOT and the US 181 Upgrade Project that was threatened by a ransomware attack.
Learn More →Rapid growth in North Texas necessitated the extension of 28 platforms along DART’s Blue and Red lines to accommodate three-car trains instead of the existing capacity of two-car trains.
Learn More →Through innovation and commitment to our client’s success and peace of mind, HVJ’s multi-discipline teams worked with the City of Austin, Atkins design team and the Contractor to provide a state-of-the-art pavement design solution that considered both constructibility and design loads with minimum disruption to airport operations.
View Project →HVJ, working with Gahagan & Bryant Associates and Turner, Collie, and Braden (now AECOM), supported Port Houston to achieve three large-scale objectives.
View Project →Houston: Innovative Mat foundation and soil preparation design reduced construction time, costs, and traffic congestion
View Project →The University of North Texas System initiated a project to build a 500-bed residence hall for freshman residents. HVJ’s scope included front-to-end activities, from the initial design to project completion, to contribute to the success of the project in meaningful ways.
South Texas: HVJ’s job was to inventory, inspect and score 2.6 million square feet of pavement border crossing stations as part of the GSA’s large-scale rehabilitation plan.
View Project →San Antonio: The City initiated a $24 million project that included relocating utilities, improving drainage systems, providing bicycle facility connectivity, improving landscaping, upgrading traffic signals, and improving the streets after completion of the underground utility work.
Houston: Utilized previously drilled borings and technical reports to determine the optimum number of borings to complete flood control drainage project.
View Project →Dallas/Fort Worth: Expedited mobilization for quality verification for a complex $1 Billion dollar project.
View Project →Dallas/Fort Worth: Testing and certification of an Ultra-thin bonded overlay provided on demand for accelerated project completion
View Project →Fort Worth: HVJ provided 3D models based on testing and location of several undocumented structures that enabled foundation construction within complicated right of way limits
View Project →Cresson: HVJ solved settlement and select fill availability problems when no right of entry limited geotechnical data.
View Project →Willacy County: HVJ built a mobile lab for remote location testing to reduce costs and project time.
View Project →Webb County: The local staff and practical experience enables a rural Laredo district resurfacing project to finish ahead of schedule.
View Project →Austin: Use of a specialized coring procedure enables HVJ to solve an emergency landslide issue for the residents of a highly visible historic neighborhood in the Texas state capital
View Project →Pflugerville: Our solution allowed the Victory church to expand on an 11 acre parcel of previously unstable land with a low cost innovative foundation.
View Project →Bayport/Port of Houston: We provided a solution with better performance than conventional reinforced concrete that also shorted the project completion by several months.
View Project →Grand Prairie: Award winning solution using moisture conditioning to overcome unsuitable subgrade soils
View Project →Denison: Discovery of a high gypsum content in the soil led to an innovative solution to reuse existing asphalt materials that reduced total material costs, and provided a smoother surface.
View Project →Liberty County: Increased the City of Houston treated water supply by providing the new solutions to reduce cost and construction and time for the two 96 inch pipelines
View Project →Houston: Using the HVJ process, a new technician identifies a previously unknown construction flaw at a project worksite, the solution extends the roadway life by years.
Learn More →Highlands: HVJ long term solution to a canal erosion failure protects the water supply and survives Hurricane Harvey record flooding.
Learn More →Harris/Liberty County: HVJ assesses presence of environmental concerns on 45 tracts allowing water project to proceed on schedule.
Learn More →Chambers/Harris/Liberty/Montgomery County: HVJ assesses presence of environmental concerns on 10 tracts allowing transportation project to proceed on schedule.
Learn More →Houston: HVJ locates faults on Spaceport site so structures can avoid damage due to fault movement.
Learn More →The Spur 601 Project consists of a new six- lane divided freeway with interchanges connecting US 54 and Loop 375.
View Project →The project, CSJ No. 2121-02-0137, is the construction of Collector-Distributor (C-D) lanes and improvements to the interchange at US 85.
View Project →State Loop (SL) 335 around the City of Amarillo serves as a connection to national and regional corridors along with local arterials.
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