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Geotechnical/Soils Technician

High Performance Technologies, Inc. (HPTech) is an infrastructure-centered firm focusing on practice, research, policy, and technology transfer.  HPTech was established in 2003 with the primary purpose of serving the U.S. federal government at their facilities and project sites.  Our uniqueness lies in our ability to integrate physical sciences, social sciences, engineering, planning, and policy when developing and delivering infrastructure solutions.

HPTech is currently looking for a geotechnical/soils technician responsible for conducting a variety of laboratory and field tests, and maintaining a state-of-the-art geotechnical laboratory.

Responsibilities

  • Set up tests, install instrumentation, conduct tests, and acquire data.

  • Perform at least basic level of data analysis.

  • Perform standard geotechnical laboratory tests per ASTM and AASHTO procedures.  These include ASTM procedures D3080, D6638, D4253, D6637, D4595, D5321, D4632, D2487, D7181, D698, D1557, D4767, D2216, D2435, D422, D3744, G187, C802, C1067, D4253, D4254, D5084, D75, C117, C127, C136, C702, and AASHTO procedures 27, T 88, T 89, T 90, R 90, T 99, T 180, T 215, T 272, T 288, T 289, T 290, T 307.

  • Setup and conduct full-scale or scaled experimental tests involving operation of servo-hydraulic test equipment among others.

  • Conduct load testing of foundations.

  • Monitor experiments and systematically acquire data.

  • Review and synthesize literature on various geotechnical topics.

Qualifications

  • An associate degree in civil engineering technology is required. A B.S. degree is civil engineering is preferred.

  • Experience in various ASTM and AASHTO geotechnical test procedures.

  • Experience in geotechnical foundation testing techniques.

  • Experience in geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring.

  • Excellent verbal, presentation, and writing skills.

  • Excellent team and collaborative skills.

The positions are based in McLean, Virginia.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

For timely consideration, apply online by July 31, 2023 at

HPTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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