Our Work

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.

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.

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

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

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.

HBK is providing design consulting services to update over 100 parks and public facilities for ADA compliance.

Professional locating services for the City of Chicago’s Subsurface Utility Infrastructure with the goal of damage prevention/facility protection.

HBK provided design and permitting services for the installation of this new fiber conduit in Iowa City.

HBK provided mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering services for demolition and subsequent improvements to systems at the James Kennedy Aquatic Center in Tipton.

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. 

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.

The Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act includes the assessment and refurbishment of Commonwealth Edison’s entire underground distribution system.

HBK's environmental team provided environmental services to Entergy Arkansas, Inc.’s Jonesboro Area EHV project in Arkansas.

HBK Engineering has performed design services for many major telecommunications and bandwidth providers including shortest path fiber optic routing and detailed design 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.

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.

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.

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.

HBK Engineering, LLC was selected by the ICN to provide engineering services for their statewide fiber optic telecommunications network.

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.

HBK worked with Johnson County on the building and site design for a new Operations Facility for the Conservation Board.

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.

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.

HBK's environmental team provided routing, field surveys, permitting and environmental inspection services to the project. 

HBK worked with MOX Networks to provide site and utility engineering services for the construction of several new telecom shelters.

Evaluation of proposed roadway improvement plans related to the reconstruction of Quentin Road.

HBK Engineering, LLC provided planning and engineering design for this 73+ acre mixed-use development along Interstate 80 in Iowa City.

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.

In conjunction with OPN Architects, HBK provided civil engineering and site design services for this new recreational facility in Mt. Vernon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HBK Engineering was retained by ComEd to provide engineering design support services associated with an overhead to underground electrical distribution conversion in Homewood, IL.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This undertaking includes the mapping, locating surveying and updating of internal systems for ComEd’s entire underground mainline cable system in conduit.

HBK worked with the University of Northern Iowa in the design and engineering for steam tunnel repairs on campus.

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.

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. 

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.

HBK's environmental team provided routing and siting support, public outreach and environmental services for the project.

HBK understands the importance of overhead engineering as a cost effective means of plant installation.

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.

HBK is working with WOW! to assist with delivering more than 2,000 route miles of fiber optic network within the Chicagoland market. 

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.

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.