Design Lead

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 Design Lead at HBK Engineering is a position that performs CAD Design duties primarily in AutoCAD and MicroStation.  The selected Design Lead will perform a wide range of design tasks from basic to complex such as existing utility plan development, utility and electrical designs for construction, report preparation, and site inspection. This position will also be responsible for coordinating with engineers, other technicians and/or administrative staff. Office Location: Chicago or Oak Brook, IL or Philadelphia or Norristown, PA

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of designers and engineers to develop design packages in coordination with civil, electrical, and structural projects.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation in the development of utility infrastructure projects.
• Review and interpretation of utility records and atlases in support of the development of utility basemaps.
• Maintain project files, archives, and CAD Standards.
• Provide guidance in CAD and MicroStation techniques to team members.
• Understanding of industry and client standards, construction practices, and material specifications.
• Provide review of all aspects of utility infrastructure design plans against industry and client standards.
• Coordinate with clients, government entities, and permitting agencies to fulfill excavation and environmental permit requirements.
• Work independently and with junior or intermediate level design team personnel and provide regular communication and updates to Program leadership teams.
• Support contractor procurement, bidding, and construction documentation.
• Perform field walkdowns in compliance with company standards and review of industry safety measures and integrity management.

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical field (preferred)
• 5 + years of experience in utility design, CAD drafting, and infrastructure projects.
• An ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, and Office365 suite of tools.
• Proficiency with remote communication software.
• Ability to come up to speed quickly on in-process projects and hit the ground running.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with infrastructure and utility projects.
• Experience with underground distribution and transmission power projects.
• Experience with utility construction methods and inspection.
• Familiarity with GIS and utility mapping.
• Experience mentoring team members through design projects.

What You'll Get

• Leadership opportunities overseeing up to 6 engineering staff members
• Direct client interface and relationship management responsibilities
• Professional growth within the HBK Organization's senior Design Track
• Opportunity to lead coordination of complex utility engineering projects
• Team management experience with timesheet approval and annual review responsibilities
• Collaborative work environment with project management and engineering leadership
• Travel opportunities for field work and client engagement
• Career advancement opportunities in senior design leadership roles
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and employer paid life insurance. In addition, all full-time roles are also eligible for 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off and holidays. Tuition reimbursement and other role specific company paid professional development opportunities are also available.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $125,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

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.