Database Engineer
- Engineer, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years of database experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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.
We are seeking a Database Engineer to support national transportation research programs, including the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) and Long-Term Bridge Performance (LTBP) programs and other FHWA infrastructure research initiatives. The position supports the design, maintenance, and optimization of infrastructure research databases for FHWA programs. This role focuses on scalable data systems that support pavement, bridge, and materials research.
Responsibilities
For Timely Consideration, Apply Online By December 19, 2025
Employment Application
We are seeking a Database Engineer to support national transportation research programs, including the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) and Long-Term Bridge Performance (LTBP) programs and other FHWA infrastructure research initiatives. The position supports the design, maintenance, and optimization of infrastructure research databases for FHWA programs. This role focuses on scalable data systems that support pavement, bridge, and materials research.
Responsibilities
- Support database design, implementation, and maintenance activities.
- Assist with data validation, query optimization, and performance monitoring.
- Support backup, recovery, and data integrity processes.
- Participate in automating routine database administration tasks.
- Work closely with engineers and analysts to support research data needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, data science, information systems, or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of database experience.
- Familiarity with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
- Understanding of database modeling and data processing concepts.
- Familiarity with cloud-based database platforms.
For Timely Consideration, Apply Online By December 19, 2025
Employment Application
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Database Engineer will support the design, maintenance, and optimization of infrastructure research databases for FHWA programs. Responsibilities include assisting with data validation, query optimization, and performance monitoring.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of database experience. Familiarity with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and cloud-based database platforms is also required.
Skills
- Database Design
- Implementation
- Maintenance
- Data Validation
- Query Optimization
- Performance Monitoring
- Backup
- Recovery
- Data Integrity
- Database Administration
- Oracle
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Database Modeling
- Data Processing
- Cloud-Based Platforms
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Categories
- Technology
- Engineering
- Government & Public Sector
- Data & Analytics
- Transportation
Keywords
- Database Engineer
- Infrastructure
- Research
- Technology Transfer
- Transportation
- Long-Term Bridge Performance
- FHWA
- Data Systems
- Pavement Research
- Bridge Research
- Materials Research
- Oracle
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Cloud-Based Platforms
- Data Validation
- Query Optimization