Field Specialist

About this Role

HBK Engineering is seeking a Field Specialist, a position that combines advanced technical surveying expertise with specialized knowledge and training responsibilities. This role involves utilizing sophisticated surveying equipment to collect accurate field data while executing various types of surveys including topographic, boundary, construction layout, and as-built surveys. The position requires extensive experience in data processing and analysis, along with the ability to offer technical expertise to project teams and develop training programs for survey techniques and software usage.
Office location:
Chicago, IL

• Utilize surveying equipment (GPS, total stations, levels) to collect accurate field data with precision
• Execute various types of surveys including topographic, boundary, construction layout, and as-built surveys
• Gather, process, and analyze data on land features, elevations, distances, and angles using specialized software
• Create detailed maps, plans, and cross-sections using computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing survey findings and recommendations
• Offer technical expertise to project teams, including engineers, architects, and construction managers
• Conduct site assessments and provide recommendations for optimal survey strategies
• Troubleshoot survey-related problems and propose effective solutions
• Develop and conduct training programs on survey techniques, data analysis, and software usage
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior field staff and technicians
• Move about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways safely and efficiently
• Communicate effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with surveying standards and best practices.

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 10+ years of construction support, field data collection and coordination, or surveying experience
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred
• Valid driver's license (CDL not required)
• Knowledge of total station survey equipment and GPS survey equipment operations
• Knowledge of infrastructure and public right-of-ways
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude with good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Physical capability to move about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis with minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and take measurements
• Ability to perform outdoor standing and/or walking work every day.

• Senior technical specialist role with extensive surveying expertise and responsibility
• Opportunity to provide technical expertise to diverse project teams including engineers, architects, and construction managers
• Leadership in developing and conducting training programs for survey techniques and software usage
• Professional development in advanced data processing, analysis, and CAD software applications
• Opportunity to conduct site assessments and provide strategic recommendations for survey strategies
• Problem-solving leadership in troubleshooting complex survey-related challenges
• Clear career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's Field/Survey Track
• Mentorship opportunities with junior field staff and technicians
• Professional certification support for Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) credentials
• Advanced preparation for senior field operations and surveying management 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.

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $65,000.00/Yr.

- USD $90,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.