California Licensed Professional 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.

HBK Engineering is seeking an Active Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of California to join our team. This critical role bridges technical expertise and leadership, directing teams of engineers, designers, and staff involved in the delivery and execution of utility infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will lead projects from initial design and analysis through day-to-day management, while actively mentoring direct reports and driving quality assurance.

Office Locations:
Ontario, CA;
Chicago, IL;
Oak Brook, IL;
Suwanee, Georgia Alternately, this position may be located in any market where HBK has an existing office.

* State of California Professional Engineer (PE) License is required for this role. Candidates without an active California PE license will not be considered.

• Within the HBK Organization, an Engineer’s role focuses on the day-to-day management and development of direct report team members as well as the delivery and execution of project work.
• Direct and coordinate technical activities related to project execution and delivery, with a specific focus on civil engineering, linear telecommunications infrastructure, in utility/roadway corridors.
• Work on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features, including linear underground and aerial utility route design. Review complete project documents for conformity, constructability, and quality assurance.
• Oversees, evaluates, and mentors direct reports in the day-to-day execution of their assigned projects and organizational responsibilities. Maintains regular one-on-one meetings with all direct reports on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to provide ongoing mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments. Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments. Facilitate the formation of project teams and mediate conflict between team members.
• Require a thorough understanding of both the technical and financial aspects of HBK’s work. Monitors that all work is performed under contract, or gains approval from their reporting Manager for work performed out of standard contract sequence. Anticipates technical and constructability project challenges and works to minimize downstream project risk.
• Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. May advise in the development of Project Proposals / RFP responses.
• Develop new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products. Use advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to complete assignments. Specialize in a…