Field Technician

2 weeks ago


West Monroe, LA, United States HBK Engineering Full time
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

HBK Engineering is seeking a Field Technician traveling nearly 100% of the time for on-site work. This position is responsible for performing surveying duties, while work directly with Field Leads, Safety Managers and Project Managers to meet the needs of HBK's field services.

What You'll Do

  • Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the surface and underground
  • Operates surveying instruments such as Total Station and GPS survey equipment
  • Records survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, and sketches
  • Searches for property corners and survey monuments
  • Positions and holds vertical rods or targets that Total Station operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations
  • Lay out and recovers stakes, marks, and other monumentation
  • Performs surveys of existing utility and/or street light poles utilizing total station, rangefinders, di-electric height sticks, target poles and/or GPS survey equipment
  • Take detailed field notes and photographs
  • Work directly with survey crew lead to ensure proper and efficient use of survey equipment
This is a DOT covered position. Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by HBK.

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications
  • One (1) year of OSP construction, survey, or engineering experience in aerial or underground environment is required
  • Ability to travel up to 90% of the time and work nights/weekends when required
  • Perform topographic surveys, aerial utility surveys, and construction staking
  • Operate a variety of survey equipment, including total stations and GPS
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
Essential Skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive with good interpersonal and effective communication skills
  • Valid driver's license (CDL not required)
Valued but not Required Skills and Experience
  • Experience with infrastructure, utility, and/or construction projects
  • Knowledge of total station survey equipment and GPS survey equipment
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Construction experience
  • Formal survey training preferred but not required.
  • Ability to Learn and understand HBK survey methods and standards
Tools and Equipment Used
  • Trimble Robotic total station
  • Tripod
  • Motor vehicle
  • Mobile Phone
  • Camera
  • Trimble GPS R12i
  • Measuring wheel
  • Metal detectors
Physical Requirements
  • Physically capable of moving about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkway
  • Capable of lifting to 40lbs
  • Ability to walk and stand outdoors 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
Work Environment
  • Work safely outside in all weather conditions year-round
  • Frequently work in excavations areas and roadways
  • Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration
  • The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud
  • May be required to work nights or weekends
  • May be required to travel


What You'll Get

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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