Planner II

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.

The position is a mid-level experienced planning role requiring technical knowledge, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. The role encompasses the management and production of overhead and underground distribution infrastructure projects. It requires an understanding of Distribution Design concepts, project types, and requirements for coordination with permitting, environmental, customer relations, governmental bodies, and various external organizations.

This individual is considered knowledgeable and able to execute designs with little to no supervision. The individual is an execution on deliverables part of the planning team and is responsible for the accurate completion of multiple concurrent projects.

• Manage and execute multiple concurrent projects in a production environment, ranging from single-unit tasks to large, complex initiatives, with a strong emphasis on quality, communication, and adherence to deadlines.
• Design and engineer solutions for Lighting, Underground (UG), and Overhead (OH) Utility systems, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex design issues by applying electrical engineering principles, construction standards, and industry best practices.
• Interface with internal teams, external organizations, and governmental agencies throughout the planning and design process.
• Provide training, mentoring, and oversight to junior staff and new team members. Lead job/site walks, conduct scope reviews, share knowledge, and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Serve as a team lead on larger scope projects, driving project success within established time frames and budgets.
• Develop thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, drawings, and sketches.
• Efficiently navigate and utilize all relevant manuals, applications, processes, and workflows, contributing to continuous improvement of job-related knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Participate in field activities, including job/site walks and potentially up to 30% travel throughout the service territory, which may include diverse geographical regions and varying weather conditions. Occasional lifting of less than 40 lbs may be required.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in planning, design, or a related engineering field. (Equivalent education, training, and certifications may be considered.)
• Prior experience as a P1 (Primary utility contact or equivalent role) is required.
• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Utility Distribution Design, Transmission Design, or Distribution Line construction is highly preferred.
• Significant experience…