Utility Construction & Design Associate Graduate Engineer

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.

An Electrical Distribution Associate Graduate Engineer at HBK Engineering is a role designed for recent engineering graduates entering the professional workforce. This entry‑level position involves providing contract engineering resources to a local electric and gas utility in Bozeman, Montana. The role supports the company’s expanding efforts to connect new customers to the local utility grid. Additionally, this position provides critical engineering support for existing customers through capacity upgrade projects, system rebuilds, and the relocation of existing utility infrastructure.

• Design engineering systems in compliance with relevant specifications, codes, and client requirements for overhead and subsurface utility projects.
• Deploy creative and unique solutions to address a wide variety of complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction‑related challenges.
• Own all phases of the design lifecycle from initiation through construction completion and project closeout.
• Prepare detailed engineering and construction documents using a variety of software tools including DDS (Distribution Design Studio), GIS systems, Trimble surveying equipment, and client‑specific enterprise asset management platforms.
• Analyze information from supplementary data sources including topographical survey, utility atlas information, field sketches, client records, manufacturer equipment datasheets, etc.
• Independently manage time and schedule to achieve project milestones.
• Perform field walk‑downs with internal staff, clients, customers, governance authorities, and construction partners.
• Obtain proper permits and easements as required.

• An ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong technology skills and an understanding of the Office
  365 suite of tools.
• Working knowledge of 2D CADD software (AutoCAD or similar) including its use to generate layout drawings or other project materials.
• Understanding of remote communication software.
• Ability to come up to speed quickly on in‑process projects and hit the ground running.
• Experience collaborating with a team in order to complete a larger project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The persistence to see projects through to completion.
• Adaptable to change in a dynamic team environment.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET‑accredited program.
• EIT Certification. (Preferred)
• 0 to 4 years of experience.

• Leadership opportunities through coaching and mentoring responsibilities
• Professional growth within the HBK Organization's Design Track
• Opportunity to work independently on complex engineering challenges
• Collaborative work…