Featured Project
Underground Suburban Mapping Revitalization Program
This undertaking includes the mapping, locating surveying and updating of internal systems for ComEd’s entire underground mainline cable system in conduit.
Salt Water Creek Joint Utility Duct
Salt Water Creek Joint Utility Duct
This project consisted of the installation of a joint duct bank to remove existing ComEd electrical distribution facilities, and existing Level(3) and MCI fiber optic cables from conflict with the Tollway’s Elgin O’Hare Western Access corridor.
Utility Relocation Management
Utility Relocation Management
Under contract to CH2M, HBK Engineering is currently serving as the Program Manager for Utility Relocation for the ISTHA’s Elgin-O’Hare project, a 12-mile project include widening of existing toll way infrastructure and construction of new toll ways along Thorndale Boulevard and around the west side of Chicago’s O’Hare airport.
City of Chicago Utility Locating
City of Chicago Utility Locating
Professional locating services for the City of Chicago’s Subsurface Utility Infrastructure with the goal of damage prevention/facility protection.
Underground Suburban Mapping Revitalization Program
Underground Suburban Mapping Revitalization Program
This undertaking includes the mapping, locating surveying and updating of internal systems for ComEd’s entire underground mainline cable system in conduit.
EIMA Manhole Assessment Program
EIMA Manhole Assessment Program
The Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act includes the assessment and refurbishment of Commonwealth Edison’s entire underground distribution system.
106th Lateral
106th Lateral
HBK Engineering, LLC (HBK) designed, permitted and provided construction support services for a 1.1 mile gas main to serve the Southeast Side of Chicago.
Illinois Tollway Subsurface Utility Engineering ( SUE) Contract
Illinois Tollway Subsurface Utility Engineering ( SUE) Contract
HBK Engineering, LLC (HBK) provides as-needed subsurface utility engineering (SUE) locates of existing underground utilities, including gas, liquid petroleum, electric, telecommunication, water, sanitary and storm sewer facilities as requested by/for the Illinois Tollway systemwide.
ComEd Transmission L8221- Noble-Kinzie to Goose Island Terminal
ComEd Transmission L8221- Noble-Kinzie to Goose Island Terminal
HBK Engineering was responsible for the design of approximately 3200 linear feet of 9-6” PVC conduit package from Noble-Kinzie Terminal to Goose Island Terminal, including the installation of two new transmission manholes, one transmission manhole expansion, and one manhole roof replacement.
Oaklando Drive Main Replacement
Oaklando Drive Main Replacement
HBK Engineering, LLC (HBK) provided engineering services, including design, basemap creation, drafting, and permitting support for the installation of 15,000LF of proposed 2” PE gas main to replace 15,000LF of 2” Bare Steel gas main on the Oaklando Bare Steel project for the Orlando Division of TECO Peoples’ Gas.
Crown Castle Small Cell / DAS Projects
Crown Castle Small Cell / DAS Projects
HBK Engineering, LLC has performed route development, field survey, underground utility map development, detailed engineering, structural analysis, permitting and record drawing development for Crown Castle’s small cell node installations in the City of Baltimore.
Woodridge: 36” Ancona Transmission Line Relocation
Woodridge: 36” Ancona Transmission Line Relocation
The existing 36” Ancona Transmission Line is currently exposed in two locations within the Prentiss Creek due to rapidly eroding conditions. Because the creek continues to erode, the prior temporary solution of damming the exposed main has failed. As such, a relocation of the main throughout the creek area has been determined to be the ultimate solution.
Aux Sable – Phase 5 ROW Staking and Record Survey Services
Aux Sable – Phase 5 ROW Staking and Record Survey Services
HBK Engineering, LLC (HBK) is providing Right-of-Way (ROW) detailed survey and staking services, along with Global Positioning System (GPS) data acquisition services for the Aux Sable Phase 5 Pipeline Replacement Project.
Iowa Communications Network ( ICN)
Iowa Communications Network ( ICN)
HBK Engineering, LLC was selected by the ICN to provide engineering services for their statewide fiber optic telecommunications network.
Storm Hardening Overhead to Underground Conversion
Storm Hardening Overhead to Underground Conversion
HBK Engineering was retained by ComEd to provide engineering design support services associated with an overhead to underground electrical distribution conversion in Homewood, IL.
Rees House Structure Relocation
Rees House Structure Relocation
The Harriet F. Rees House is a historically significant structure in Chicago, Illinois. Located on S. Prairie Ave. in Chicago’s South Loop, the Rees House is a protected structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an official Chicago Landmark that required relocation prior to planned construction at its existing location.
Circle Interchange
Circle Interchange
HBK Engineering was asked to identify ways to improve the Commonwealth Edison and AT&T facility and design the relocation for their subsurface utility structures within the west end of Chicago’s central business district in preparation for I-90/94 and I-290 Congress Parkway (Jane Byrne Interchange - Circle Interchange) rehabilitation project in Chicago, IL.
Callowhill to Tuna 138kV HPFF Relocation Design
Callowhill to Tuna 138kV HPFF Relocation Design
HBK Engineering , LLC performed route development, detailed engineering, permitting and construction support and record drawing development for the relocation of approximately 6,000 feet of an existing 138kV high pressure fluid filled (HPFF) underground transmission line to facilitate PennDOT’s widening of I95 in the Northern Liberties/Fishtown areas of Philadelphia. The design included a Phas
Wacker Drive / Congress Interchange Advanced Utility Relocation
Wacker Drive / Congress Interchange Advanced Utility Relocation
HBK Engineering was engaged to identify and design the relocation for Commonwealth Edison, AT&T and multiple fiber optic bandwidth providers' facility conflicts within Lower Wacker Drive and Congress (I-290 Expressway) Loop Interchange in preparation for the Wacker Drive Viaduct / Congress Interchange Reconstruction project in Chicago, IL.
North Dubuque LLC- Forest View Development
North Dubuque LLC- Forest View Development
HBK Engineering, LLC provided planning and engineering design for this 73+ acre mixed-use development along Interstate 80 in Iowa City.
MOX Networks- Telecom Shelters
MOX Networks- Telecom Shelters
HBK worked with MOX Networks to provide site and utility engineering services for the construction of several new telecom shelters.
PPL Carlisle to West Carlisle 138kV Design
PPL Carlisle to West Carlisle 138kV Design
HBK Engineering performed detailed engineering, permitting and construction support for two miles of two (2) 138kV XLPE underground transmission circuits connecting two substations within downtown Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
City of Iowa City- Melrose Fiber Improvements
City of Iowa City- Melrose Fiber Improvements
HBK provided design and permitting services for the installation of this new fiber conduit in Iowa City.
Johnson County Conservation Board- Operations Building
Johnson County Conservation Board- Operations Building
HBK worked with Johnson County on the building and site design for a new Operations Facility for the Conservation Board.
City of Tipton- Aquatic Center Improvements
City of Tipton- Aquatic Center Improvements
HBK provided mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering services for demolition and subsequent improvements to systems at the James Kennedy Aquatic Center in Tipton.
Johnson County Historic Poor Farm- Master Planning
Johnson County Historic Poor Farm- Master Planning
HBK provided master planning services for both the overall 160-acre site as well as the 10-acre proposed residential area of this historic property in Johnson County.
System Modernization Program
System Modernization Program
HBK was responsible for design of approximately 130 miles of gas main construction drawings in multiple neighborhood projects included in Integrys’ 2011 and 2012 Accelerated Cast Iron Main Replacement Programs.
Master Distribution Substation
Master Distribution Substation
PECO is investing more than $30 million to expand an existing electrical substation at 32nd and Master Streets in North Philadelphia. This expansion project will create a new distribution substation on adjacent PECO property to ensure the company can continue to provide energy in a safe, reliable and efficient way, while meeting the projected needs of its customers.
Gas Construction Inspection
Gas Construction Inspection
From conceptual design to detailed design to project completion, HBK offers turn-key project support. Our experience gained since 1998 working in the utility environment, combined with our hands-on approach to the engineering and design of utility infrastructure, has given our staff unique experience in the construction process.
Chebanse Grain Drying Facility
Chebanse Grain Drying Facility
HBK Engineering, LLC was responsible for the design of a new distribution main and service for a grain drying facility located in Chebanse, Illinois. The scope of the project included the design of approximately 17,200’ of 4” polyethylene main tied into an existing distribution system and the determination of a proposed running line to the new customer’s facilities. The design of the 4” servi
Fiber Optic Locating, Watch and Protect Services
Fiber Optic Locating, Watch and Protect Services
As part of our full complement of subsurface utility engineering services, HBK performs utility locating for both the purposes of infrastructure mapping and record data collection as well as for the protection of existing utility infrastructure.
Surveillance Infrastructure Design
Surveillance Infrastructure Design
HBK offers a full suite of services in support of the installation of Surveillance Video and Security systems, from the routing of outside and interior infrastructure to the layout of MDF racks and the mounting of camera equipment.
Fiber Optic Infrastructure Design
Fiber Optic Infrastructure Design
HBK Engineering has performed design services for many major telecommunications and bandwidth providers including shortest path fiber optic routing and detailed design services.
Jackson Boulevard Viaduct Replacement
Jackson Boulevard Viaduct Replacement
As a result of the critical nature of the reconstruction of the Jackson Blvd Viaduct Over Union Station and the large amount of utilities supported by the existing structure, the City provided an allowance in the contract for the relocation of the facilities. F.H.
Palmer HP Gas Transmission Design
Palmer HP Gas Transmission Design
HBK Engineering, LLC was responsible for design and development of approximately 11 miles of 24 inch High Pressure Steel Gas Transmission pipeline construction drawings along the west side of the City of Chicago.
City of Cedar Rapids- Parks and Facilities ADA Improvements
City of Cedar Rapids- Parks and Facilities ADA Improvements
HBK is providing design consulting services to update over 100 parks and public facilities for ADA compliance.
West Loop 345KV Design
West Loop 345KV Design
HBK Engineering performed route development, engineering and construction management for three miles of two (2) 138kV XLPE underground transmission circuits, and for five miles of two (2) 345kV XLPE underground transmission circuits connecting five substations within the central business district of the City of Chicago.
Wireless Infrastructure Design
Wireless Infrastructure Design
HBK understands the importance of overhead engineering as a cost effective means of plant installation.
Nicor Quentin Road
Nicor Quentin Road
Evaluation of proposed roadway improvement plans related to the reconstruction of Quentin Road.
TECO Deer Run/Williamsburg Aldyl-A Main Replacement
TECO Deer Run/Williamsburg Aldyl-A Main Replacement
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WOW-Verizon Fiber Backbone
HBK is working with WOW! to assist with delivering more than 2,000 route miles of fiber optic network within the Chicagoland market.
University of Northern Iowa- Steam Tunnel Repairs
University of Northern Iowa- Steam Tunnel Repairs
HBK worked with the University of Northern Iowa in the design and engineering for steam tunnel repairs on campus.
OPN- Mount Vernon Wellness Center
OPN- Mount Vernon Wellness Center
In conjunction with OPN Architects, HBK provided civil engineering and site design services for this new recreational facility in Mt. Vernon.
Wind Catcher Energy Connection
Wind Catcher Energy Connection
HBK's environmental team provided routing and siting support, public outreach and environmental services for the project.
Tallgrass Energy Rex Zone 3 Capacity Enhancement
Tallgrass Energy Rex Zone 3 Capacity Enhancement
HBK's environmental team managed environmental inspectors tasked with providing quality assurance for the EPC contractor, ensured compliance with FERC plan and procedures, assisted with FERC variances, identified stormwater control deficiencies and recommended alterations and maintenance of controls.
Maurepas Pipelines
Maurepas Pipelines
HBK's environmental team provided routing, field surveys, permitting and environmental inspection services to the project.
Bluegrass NLG Pipeline System- Environmental
Bluegrass NLG Pipeline System- Environmental
HBK's environmental team managed the preparation and submission of a Section 7(b) application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorization to abandon approximately 568 miles of a 26-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline across portions of Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Pokagon Tribal Village and Gaming Facility
Pokagon Tribal Village and Gaming Facility
HBK's environmental team prepared a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-compliant Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians to support a fee-to-trust land transfer for the establishment of an inalienable land base and development of a tribal village and Class III gaming facility on tribally-owned property in South Bend, Indiana.
XTO Energy
XTO Energy
HBK's environmental team supports XTO Energy with program services for various oil and gas related activities on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (FBIR) in North Dakota.
Texas Stormwater
Texas Stormwater
Our staff has provided SWPPP support for multiple clients and projects in Texas including the writing and development of SWPPP plans, erosion and sediment control placement, agency submittal for notice of intent (NOI) and notice of termination (NOT), SWPPP site inspections, on-site inspection training and monthly on-site audits for agency compliance.
Entergy Jonesboro Area EHV
Entergy Jonesboro Area EHV
HBK's environmental team provided environmental services to Entergy Arkansas, Inc.’s Jonesboro Area EHV project in Arkansas.
Gulf South Pipe Remediation
Gulf South Pipe Remediation
HBK's environmental team provided environmental services alongside QPSE, a Quanta Services subsidiary that provided project management, ROW, survey, engineering and field services for Gulf South Pipeline Company, L.P.’s Pipe Remediation Project.
CHS McPherson
CHS McPherson
CHS McPherson refinery currently runs at approximately 120,000 bbls/d of crude. Engineering services for this refinery includes included relief valve relocation, furnace charge pump turbine relocation, natural gas line replacement, and design of a new pump building and piping for new firewater tank.
Rangeland Rio Pipeline
Rangeland Rio Pipeline
The State Line Terminal included 5 truck unload stations with LACT units, two each 5,000 bbl tanks, two each 80,000 bbl crude oil storage tanks, a pipeline origin pump, and a custody transfer meter station located within the boundaries of the terminal. This also included booster pumps and mainline pump or pumps (with provisions for future pumps), and included all necessary facility for fully au
Crestwood Station 8
Crestwood Station 8
Performed engineering, design, and procurement support for the installation of a greenfield midstream compressor station, Crestwood Station 8, located in North
Brazos Electric
Brazos Electric
Provided engineering and procurement services for the installation of a 7.8-mile, 16-inch pipeline, 8-inch remote meter station with gas chromatograph that included seven crossing bores and 1,200-ft horizontal directional drill (HDD), in Jackson County, Texas.
Maurepas Pipelines
Maurepas Pipelines
Provided engineering, procurement, and environmental permitting services for three pipelines: a 34-mile, 6-inch olefins pipeline; a 36-mile, 12-inch vacuum gas oil (VGO) pipeline; and a 34-mile, 24-inch crude oil pipeline. The pipelines traverse parts of St. Charles, St. James, St.
FT. Concho Natural Gas Pipeline
FT. Concho Natural Gas Pipeline
Provided engineering, procurement, and surveying services for the Natural Gas Pipeline Project to support gas storage near San Angelo, Texas. The project consisted of approximately 1.5 miles of 8-inch pipeline from the Ft.
Crosby Compressor Station
Crosby Compressor Station
Provided services to include detail design, procurement, and commissioning support of a grassroots compressor station in Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota. This station included six (6) compressor units consisting of 1,500-hp, 3-stage electric-driven compressors.
Bluegrass NGL Pipeline
Bluegrass NGL Pipeline
Provided engineering and design services for the Joint Venture Bluegrass project.
Sendero NGL Pipeline Project
Sendero NGL Pipeline Project
Provided engineering, design, and procurement services for the Sendero NGL Pipeline Project. The pipeline began in Eddy County, near Loving, New Mexico, and ended in Reeves County, near Orla, Texas. The EPC project consisted of the construction of a 29-mile, 12-inch pipeline along with a meter station, launcher, receiver, mainline valves, and two future side tap connections.
Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan
Provided engineering, procurement and construction management of two 2,000 barrel NGL slug catcher and pump around facilities for Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline, LLC. The project included design, fabrication and installation of the slug catchers and installation of NGL pumps and metering at Kinder Morgan’s Kenedy and Sheridan stations in south central Texas.
Tallgrass REX Zone 3
Tallgrass REX Zone 3
In conjunction with bi-directional modification efforts to their Rockies Express (REX) pipeline, Tallgrass Energy Partners is enhancing their overall system to allow for an additional 800 MMscfd from the east end of REX to market opportunities in the west.
ONEOK Arbuckle Pipeline Loop
ONEOK Arbuckle Pipeline Loop
ONEOK Partners built a parallel pipeline in Ellis County and Navarro County, Texas, starting southeast of Interstate Highway 35E west of Milford, Texas, and ending at ONEOK’s Frost Pump Station in Navarro County, Texas.