Civil Municipal Design Engineer II - Utilities

About Company

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.

HBK Engineering is looking for a Design Engineer who will be part of a project team consisting of professional engineers, project engineers and designers. The role involves the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing utility systems, supporting municipal designs and a growing portfolio of land development projects, including electric vehicle charging stations, commercial and utility‑scale solar, electric substations, battery energy storage sites and related civil site work.

This position can be located in Chicago, Oak Brook, or Geneva, IL.

• Design engineering systems in compliance with relevant specifications, codes, and client requirements for Civil Municipal engineering projects.
• Use engineering judgment and problem‑solving skills to independently address unique and complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction‑related challenges with minimal oversight.
• Perform peer reviews of engineering Civil designs under the oversight of professional engineering staff and 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 AutoCAD, Micro Station, GIS systems, 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.
• Prepare reports and studies meeting client requirements that present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Work with project management and engineering leadership to manage project risk.
• Communicate complex engineering matters to internal project management, engineering leadership, and field resources.
• Independently manage time and schedule to achieve project milestones.
• Perform field walkdowns with internal staff, clients, customers, governance authorities, and construction partners.
• 20% to 25% local travel is required.

• Experience with site civil grading and stormwater design.
• Experience with roadway and infrastructure design.
• Desire to work on Civil Municipal engineering projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of 2D CADD software (AutoCAD or similar) including its use to generate layout drawings or other project materials.
• Water CAD or similar knowledge preferred.
• Review of Civil drawings or engineering materials developed by others.
• Training and mentoring of entry‑level staff.
• Ability to come up to speed quickly on in‑process projects and hit the ground running.
• Experience collaborating with a team to complete a larger project.
• Excellent verbal and written…