Careers

At HBK Engineering, we believe our employees are our number one asset. Our goal is to recruit the best candidates in the industry. HBK is a fast-paced, team-centered environment with unlimited growth potential. Our long list of established clients provides our employees with the opportunity to work on dynamic and challenging projects every day.

A Unique Approach to People
We know that the success of our company is directly related to the success of our people. Our corporate philosophy and core values are designed to support and develop the entire individual. We offer an exciting and progressive work environment that encourages professional, personal and organizational growth throughout an employee’s tenure with the company. Our team of abundantly diverse employees contributes to an entrepreneurial-minded atmosphere where ideas, creativity and solutions are cultivated.

Compensation & Benefits
HBK prides itself on providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Some highlights include:

• 401(k) Plan with Company Contribution
• Employee Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Plans Paid 100% by the Company
• Competitive Salary Package, Including Bonus Potential
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO) Allowance
• Flexible Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pre-tax transit benefits

Internship Program
HBK Engineering offers a robust Internship Program that provides students a real world application of their classroom studies. Students interning at HBK receive dedicated mentoring and hands-on training from some of the industry’s best engineers. HBK interns take an active role in the organization, obtaining experience across the board, from design work in the office to survey work in the field.

The Engineering Internship Program takes place year-round. As an intern, school is the first priority. HBK works with students to develop a schedule that allows them to balance both school and work. If you are interested in joining our team of interns, please send an e-mail to careers@hbkengineering.com and attach your resume.

Recruiting Events

Current Job Postings

LICENSED CIVIL ENGINEER

LICENSED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

TRANSMISSION LINE ENGINEER

STRUCTURAL & GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

Thank you for your interest in HBK Engineering, LLC and for visiting our Careers page!   If you are interested in a posted position or would like to submit your resume, please send an e-mail to: careers@hbkengineering.com

If you are submitting your resume for a posted position, please include the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

HBK Engineering, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

LICENSED CIVIL ENGINEER
HBK Engineering is searching for a Project Engineer. Our firm offers a professional work environment, excellent benefits, competitive salary and growth potential.

• This position offers the opportunity to lead a project team consisting of engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing utility systems.
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of civil engineering related issues.
• Act as the Civil team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of civil engineering work.
• Perform designs for utility infrastructure using subsurface utility engineering guidelines.
• Perform designs for civil site grading and drainage.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production.
• Interface with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.

• A BSCE degree required, MSCE preferred.
• PE license required in the State of Pennsylvania

• Knowledge of engineering standards.
• Experience in the design of subsurface utility engineering systems in urban and rural environments.
• Detailed research and investigation of existing site drawings, plans and maps to provide professional assessment of the SUE project sites.
• Experience with the construction and installation of below grade infrastructure
• Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
• Overhead and underground electrical utility distribution infrastructure design (primary or secondary)
• Experience working within and utilizing existing utility standard designs
• Experience with creating construction work package designs, scheduling and material procurement.
• Familiarity with Horizontal Direction Drilling designs and installations.
• Familiarity with contractor’s means and methods for subsurface installations.
• Experience with complex urban underground utility infrastructure.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Microsoft Office Suite

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• PMP Certification.
• Construction experience a plus.
• Structural design experience
• Geotechnical design experience.
• Overhead electrical transmission line design experience.
• Surveying experience is a plus.
• Use of appropriate surface geophysical methods (i.e., pipe and cable locators, terrain conductivity methods, resistivity measurements, metal detectors, Ground Penetrating Radar, etc.) to designate existing subsurface utilities or to trace a particular utility system.
• Familiarity with ASCE Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data CI/ASCE 38-02

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

LICENSED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
HBK Engineering is searching for a Project Engineer. Our firm offers a professional work environment, excellent benefits, competitive salary and growth potential.

• This position offers the opportunity to lead a project team consisting of engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing distribution systems.
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• Act as the Electrical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production.
• Interface with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.

• A BSEE degree required, MSEE preferred.
• PE license required in either the state of Illinois or Pennsylvania

• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment for electrical distribution systems including the selection of equipment (transformers, metal clad switchgear), materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
• Overhead and underground electrical utility distribution infrastructure design (primary or secondary)
• Experience working within and utilizing existing utility standard designs
• Experience with creating construction work package designs, scheduling, unit estimating systems, outage analysis and joint use work.
• Experience with cable and joint replacement as well as line and facility upgrade projects
• Experience with complex urban underground network systems including circuit development, neutral networks and switch layouts
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• PMP Certification.
• Construction and start-up experience a plus.
• Commissioning experience a plus.
• Owner specific design interfaces / tools, for example ComEd has TED, Passport
• Involvement with system planning / system improvements
• Overhead electrical transmission line design experience.
• Surveying experience is a plus.
• Use of appropriate surface geophysical methods (i.e., pipe and cable locators, terrain conductivity methods, resistivity measurements, metal detectors, Ground Penetrating Radar, etc.) to designate existing subsurface utilities or to trace a particular utility system.
• Familiarity with ASCE Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data CI/ASCE 38-02

Job Location: Chicago, IL or Philadelphia, PA

TRANSMISSION LINE ENGINEER
Individual would demonstrate the ability to meet any challenge from conceptual design studies through final engineering, design, and project management services as well as a unique base of expertise with transmission line industry practices and standards.

Description:

• This position offers the opportunity to lead a project team consisting of engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing utility systems.
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of civil engineering related issues.
• Act as the team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of transmission line design.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production.
• Interface with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.

Qualifications:

• A BSCE degree required, MSCE preferred.
• PE license required in the State of Illinois or Pennsylvania (or able to obtain licensure via reciprocity)

Essential skills and experience:

• Proficiency with PLS-CADD transmission line design software with a minimum of 5 years hands on experience with this modeling software.
• Minimum of 5 years Overhead Transmission Line design with demonstrated project experience in:
• Plan & profile development
• Sag & tension calculations
• Clearance and blow out evaluation
• Structure loading trees
• Re-conductoring
• Foundation design & analysis
• Shielding designs
• Right of Way Acquisition
• Structure spotting
• Line optimization
• Insulator assemblies
• Structure design & analysis
• Conductor and shield wire selection
• Conceptual engineering & design
• EMF / RI / Corona Analysis
• Installation cost estimates

• Structure type / configuration selection
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Microsoft Office Suite

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• PLS-Tower
• PLS-Pole
• PMP Certification.
• Experience in the construction of overhead transmission lines.
• Structural design experience
• Geotechnical design experience.
• Surveying experience is a plus.

Job Location: Chicago, IL or Philadelphia, PA

STRUCTURAL & GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
HBK Engineering is searching for a Structural / Geotechnical Engineer. Our firm offers a professional work environment, excellent benefits, competitive salary and growth potential.

• B.S. Degree in civil / structural / geotechnical engineering
• Current Licensed Structural Engineer registration in the State of Illinois required
• 10+ years combined experience in structural and geotechnical engineering
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Preparation of technical memos, reports, construction specifications and other written documentation
• Consulting background preferred
• Ability to travel, as needed
• Demonstrated ability to perform and manage diversified tasks through the life-cycle of projects

• The ability to apply engineering theories, techniques and analysis to structural and geotechnical engineering designs
• Understanding of industry design codes including AISC, ASCE, UBC and IBC
• The fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, earthquake engineering, and groundwater hydrology required

• Earth and rock engineering
• De-watering operations
• Slope stability and earth stabilization operations
• Earth and rock tunneling
• Building foundations
• Deep shaft and trench excavation temporary and permanent earth retention
• Performing calculations and preparing sketches and / or AutoCAD drawings for design operations
• Geotechnical subsurface investigations, field investigations and engineering analysis
• Conceptual and value engineering with emphasis on constructability issues

Job Location: Chicago, IL

We offer an exciting and progressive work environment that encourages professional, personal and organizational growth throughout an employee’s tenure with the company.