Municipal Civil Engineer, PE

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.

As a Municipal Civil Engineer, PE, you will play a pivotal leadership role in driving HBK Engineering’s civil design and project management operations across Chicagoland. Positioned at the intersection of municipal infrastructure and clean energy, you will oversee high-visibility public right-of-way designs alongside a rapidly expanding portfolio of land development projects—including commercial sites, utility-scale solar, electric substations, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

In this role, you will lead cross-functional project teams through all phases of design, permitting, and construction, balancing technical oversight in AutoCAD Civil 3D/Bentley software with full financial and contractual management. As a key representative of HBK, you will build strategic client relationships, navigate complex municipal approvals, mentor rising engineering talent, and champion safety-first engineering practices on projects shaping the future of regional infrastructure. Location: Chicagoland or Greater Chicago Area

• Direct end-to-end execution for high-visibility municipal, public right-of-way, and land development projects—including commercial, utility-scale solar, electric substation, battery energy storage (BESS), and site civil work.

• Own project deliverables from initiation through completion, overseeing scope, scheduling, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and technical execution.

• Develop budgets, bids, funding requests, and contracts while managing ongoing metrics, cost constraints, and productivity to ensure financial health and delivery.

• Lead design teams in preparing plans, specifications, and stormwater management calculations; navigate jurisdictional approvals and stakeholder coordination across public rights-of-way.

• Serve as a key primary point of contact to build long-term client relationships and negotiate contract revisions, changes, and scope additions with sub-consultants and project partners.

• Guide, manage, and empower project engineers, designers, and field staff, fostering their professional growth while cultivating a culture of high performance and continuous learning.

• Lead organizational safety initiatives and ensure strict compliance with safety regulations across all design and field environments. (Travel required as needed, typically <25%).

•  Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required, paired with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.

• 5+ years of progressive civil engineering and project management experience encompassing public right-of-way, site development, municipal civil design, and utility infrastructure.

• Deep technical proficiency in site civil grading, roadway/infrastructure design, and stormwater management calculations, paired with hands-on fluency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley software tools.

• Proven track record of navigating complex jurisdictional approval processes and securing permits with local municipalities and governing agencies.

• Strong background managing project budgets, scope risk, cross-functional teams, and external sub-consultant contracts.

• Exceptional technical writing ability, strong MS Office skills, and the adaptability to balance time-sensitive deadlines and shifting project priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional licensure recognition with full engineering authority and accountability
• Opportunity to specialize in sub-fields aligned with long-term industry trends
• Leadership opportunities in company events and organizational initiatives
• Quality review authority for complete project documents
• Conference and communication opportunities representing the organization
• Professional development through goal-setting with reporting manager
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and innovation across the organization
• Advanced project management responsibilities including scope, budget, and schedule approval
• Team formation and conflict mediation leadership responsibilities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Senior engineering management career advancement opportunities.

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.