HVJ Associates, Inc.

The World is Unpredictable: Infrastructure Must Be Anything But

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About the firm

HVJ Associates is a Texas-based engineering practice founded in 1985 that specializes in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, pavement engineering, civil design, and environmental geology for public infrastructure projects. Serving municipalities, counties, mobility authorities, water authorities, TxDOT districts, and other public agencies throughout Texas, it operates via a unique franchise business model that supports locally-owned affiliate offices. The organization is recognized for its process-driven culture, accredited testing laboratories, and award-winning focus on client and employee satisfaction.

Established
1985
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Materials Testing · Transportation Engineering · Materials Engineering

Credentials

AASHTO laboratory accreditation · A2LA laboratory accreditation · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers laboratory accreditation · TxDOT Materials and Test Division accreditation · TxDOT Administratively Qualified · ACI certified technicians · TxAPA certified technicians · NICET certified technicians · TxDOT pre-certified in numerous engineering categories

People

Herb JohnsonPresident and Founder

Mike HasenPrincipal Engineer

Hossam EsmailExecutive Vice President

Sanjeev SanjeevanVice President

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Delivers comprehensive site investigations, subsurface exploration, and laboratory soil testing to provide precise foundation and retaining wall design recommendations for public works.

  • Geotechnical field exploration and data collection
  • Subsurface laboratory testing
  • Geotechnical design engineering
  • Retaining wall and drilled shaft wall design recommendations
  • Tunnel investigation
  • Infrastructure project design recommendations

Construction Materials Engineering and Testing

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Provides rigorous quality control and field analysis for concrete, soil, asphalt, and structural elements during active construction, utilizing certified technicians and state-of-the-art mobile laboratories.

  • On-site materials testing and inspection
  • Mobile field laboratory testing
  • AASHTO-accredited laboratory testing
  • CoMET Solutions proactive construction oversight

Pavement Engineering

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Assesses roadway and airport runway structural integrity using advanced evaluation techniques to design long-lasting pavement overlays and rehabilitation strategies.

  • Pavement evaluation and condition assessment
  • Pavement design and rehabilitation
  • Roadway resurfacing engineering support

Civil and Pavement Design

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Develops detailed geometric and structural designs for public roadways, utility layouts, and water distribution networks, ensuring compliance with municipal and state requirements.

  • Civil design for roadways and freeways
  • Water line and utility design
  • Infrastructure design support

Environmental Geology and Engineering

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Conducts environmental site assessments and geological studies to verify regulatory compliance with the Army Corps of Engineers and local environmental guidelines.

  • Environmental site assessments
  • USACE regulatory compliance and permitting

Industries

Highways & Roads · Stormwater & Flood Control · Wastewater · Water Supply · Airports · Ports & Harbors · Rail · Transit · Parks & Open Space · Education

Projects

Leonard Water Treatment Plant and 60-Mile Pipeline

North Texas · Water Supply · Client: North Texas Municipal Water District

Project details

Geotechnical design and materials testing support for the Bois d'Arc Lake water supply project, including reservoir, pipeline, and treatment plant.

SH359 Resurfacing, Webb County

Webb County, TX · Highways & Roads · Client: TxDOT

Project details

Rural highway resurfacing project completed ahead of schedule utilizing regional staff and practical pavement experience.

DART Red and Blue Line Platform Extensions

Dallas, TX · Transit · Client: DART

Project details

Materials testing and careful planning for platform extensions along active transit lines to prevent commuter service disruptions.

Austin Energy Electric Service Expansion

Austin, TX · Utilities · Client: Austin Energy

Project details

Streamlined traffic control plans designed to expedite distribution improvements and electrical service expansion.

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