Senior Structural Professional Licensed Engineer

About Us

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.

About this Role

A Senior Structural Licensed Professional Engineer HBK Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Licensed Professional Engineer with a PE License in multiple jurisdictions or the ability to obtain them. The individual will function as Engineer of Record and oversee the technical execution of projects in various states. Working with a team of engineers and designers, the primary focus will be on structural and geotechnical utility infrastructure designs to support HBK's rapidly expanding service offerings across power, renewables, telecom, gas and municipal engineering sectors. The ideal candidate will drive client success through project execution, contributing to the growth and excellence of our organization.

The Senior Structural Licensed Professional Engineerwill provide technical oversight and day-to-day management for structural and geotechnical 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, solar panel canopies and earth retention systems. Foundation work includes the design of slabs-on-grade, retaining walls shallow and deep foundations (i.e. micropiles, driven and helical piles) for various types of electrical, mechanical, solar equipment and structures. Field verification of existing conditions and to obtain as-built information may be required depending on project requirements. HBK projects span the entire country and our team is growing to support the increasing demand for our services. Work Locations: Chicago IL, Philadelphia PA, Houston, TX, Denver CO, Norristown, PA, Lake Mary, FL, Iowa City, IA

What You'll Do

Technical Responsibilities

• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues.
• Prepare technical memos, reports, construction specifications, and other written documentation.
• Read and interpret drawings, calculations, schematics, and reports.
• 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, temporary and permanent earth retention.
• Conduct structural investigations, field inspections, and engineering analysis.
• Perform conceptual and value engineering with emphasis on constructability issues.
• Perform engineer-of-record responsibilities, including stamping and sealing drawings as required

Project Execution and Quality Assurance

• Ensure the highest quality deliverables to our clients.
• Identify project risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Assist project 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 meet the highest standards

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead a project team consisti