Structural Design Engineer

HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate services in extremely time-sensitive, multilayered environments. That "industry-recognized" performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states. With 25 offices nationwide, including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts, HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers, to rural greenfields, to limited access rights-of-way. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta’s focus on the utility industry and HBK’s focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

A Design Engineer at HBK Engineering is a position for engineering professionals with increased independence and leadership responsibilities. This role involves using engineering judgment and problem-solving skills to independently address unique and complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challenges with minimal oversight. The position includes coaching and mentoring entry-level staff while performing peer reviews of engineering designs, representing a significant step forward in professional development and technical responsibility within the Engineering Track.

Within the HBK Organization, the Structural Design Engineer will perform work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction related issues as well as provide technical oversight for structural engineering projects. This role requires a deep understanding of the technical aspects of our work, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

Our Structural Team’s service offerings include but are not limited to:

• Design of permanent and temporary structures such as poles, manholes, vaults, and earth retention systems.
• Foundation work includes slab-on-grade, shallow foundation, deep foundations, helical pile design, pole foundations, solar equipment foundations, equipment pad design, structural support of electric vehicle charging projects, riser foundations, concrete pedestals, pipe protection slabs.
• Design of temporary and permanent utility supports
• Design of retaining walls.
• Onsite evaluations: including transmission towers, manholes, vaults and tunnels.

HBK projects span the US and our team is growing to support the increasing demand for our services.

Technical Responsibilities

• Apply engineering theories, techniques, and analysis to structural and geotechnical engineering designs.
• Work on new and existing wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures.
• Work on building foundations; deep shaft and trench excavation support, temporary and permanent earth retention systems/structures.
• Conduct structural investigations, field inspections, and engineering analysis.
• Perform conceptual and value engineering with emphasis on constructability issues.
• Prepare technical memos, reports, construction specifications, and other written documentation summarizing engineering analyses and/or conclusions.
• Read and interpret drawings, calculations, schematics, field observations and reports.
• Interface with clients, reviewing entities and multiple internal project teams.
• Develop engineering estimates and scope verbiage for proposals with limited oversightIdentify project risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Assist project and discipline managers in development and monitoring of project execution plans to reconcile scope and schedule constraints and ensure project success.
• Work cross-functionally with other business departments to align design activities and deliverables.
• Take ultimate responsibility for ensuring client deliverables exceed client and industry standards

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on civil / structural / geotechnical engineering required.
• 5+ years’ experience in structural and/or geotechnical engineering required.

Essential skills:

• Knowledge of industry design codes including AISC, ASCE, and IBC are required.
• Fundamental knowledge of principles of structural engineering, temporary construction systems and geotechnical engineering.
• Proficiency in Mathcad and/or RISA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Valued skills and experiences:

• M.S. Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• EIT or PE licensure (Illinois Preferred).
• Experience with leading teams.

• Consulting background preferred.
• Construction experience is a plus.
• Surveying experience is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office products.

• Leadership opportunities through coaching and mentoring responsibilities
• Professional growth with increased independence and minimal oversight
• Experience in peer review processes under professional engineering supervision
• Advanced project management and risk management experience
• Enhanced client communication and technical reporting responsibilities
• Field experience through walkdowns and stakeholder interactions
• Travel opportunities for project work and professional development
• Collaborative work environment with project management and engineering leadership
• Clear career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's Engineering Track
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Continued preparation for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.