GIS Designer

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 GIS Designer at HBK Engineering is a position that combines advanced GIS technical expertise with leadership and mentorship responsibilities. This role involves working closely with project teams consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel while maintaining field collection maps, creating maps based on information collected from the field, and verifying the accuracy of those maps.

• Works closely with a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis and constructability of new and existing projects.
• Works with data sets, CAD conversions, map creations, and data management for GIS mapping projects.
• Produces or updates overlay maps to show information boundaries,
• Determines scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters.
• Identifies and compiles database information to create maps in response to requests.
• Works with aerial photographs to identify topographical features.
• Enters GPS data, legal deeds, field notes, or land survey reports into GIS workstations so that information can be transformed into graphic land descriptions, such as maps or drawings.
• Compiles and digitizes electric utility construction as-builts and other documents.
• Calculates latitudes, longitudes, angles, areas, or other information for mapmaking, using survey field notes or reference tables.
• Checks all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.
• May perform/assist with basic field data collection.
• Uses GIS and database applications to model utility distribution systems.
• Perform GIS troubleshooting activities and implement corrective action.
• Performs detailed design tasks.
• Prepares project documents.
• Performs moderate computations or analysis.
• Performs project research and investigations.
• Performs peer review of small GIS projects for conformity and quality assurance.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates an understanding of Client standards, guidelines, and systems.
• Self-motivated, proactive with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL not required).

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree or master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems preferred.
• Field data collection and survey expereince.
• A minimum of 7 years of GIS experience.
• GIS experience for municipalities and utility companies is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ArcMap, ArcPro, ArcCatalog, QGIS, and StoryMaps.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Field Data Collection Tools, Software and Field Techniques: GPS data collection, georeferencing, aerial and topographic imagery analysis.
• Experience working with and willingness to learn new GIS software and spatial databases.
• Understanding of cartographic design principles and modern mapping techniques.
• Ability to create and maintain spatial data sets; prepare maps, figures, and exhibits.

Physical or Other Requirements:

• Ability to do outdoor standing and/or walking work every day.
• Physically capable of moving about on construction sites, public streets, and parkway.
• Capable of lifting to 40lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis – minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and measurements.

• Advanced GIS role with increased technical responsibilities and leadership opportunities
• Professional development in utility distribution system modeling and advanced GIS applications
• Mentorship opportunities with junior team members
• Quality assurance responsibilities including peer review of GIS projects
• Experience in detailed design tasks and project research activities
• Advanced training in GIS troubleshooting and corrective action implementation
• Leadership development through project document preparation and technical reporting
• Clear career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's GIS Track
• Opportunity to work on complex projects requiring moderate computations and analysis
• Field data collection experience and outdoor work opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Advanced preparation for senior GIS roles and project leadership positions.

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.