Structural Associate Designer
About The Position
HBK Engineering, LLC is a professional engineering design firm with a staff of nearly 700 individuals, providing civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, and construction support services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, HBK has a reputation for delivering accurate services in time-sensitive environments and operates in all 50 states with 25 offices nationwide. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services, a company focused on infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries with over 50,000 employees. The integration has been seamless due to HBK's focus on constructability in designs and Quanta's focus on the utility industry. An Associate Designer at HBK Engineering is responsible for designing engineering systems for overhead and subsurface utility projects, managing all phases of the design lifecycle from initiation through construction completion and project closeout. This role requires creative solutions for complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction challenges while ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements. Office locations include Chicago or Oak Brook, IL, Philadelphia or Norristown, PA, Lake Mary FL, or Denver, CO.
Requirements
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams
- Strong technology skills and understanding of the Office365 suite of tools
- In-depth knowledge of 2D CADD software (Revit) including generating layout drawings and project materials
- Understanding of remote communication software
- Ability to quickly come up to speed on in-process projects and hit the ground running
- Experience collaborating with teams to complete larger projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Persistence to see projects through to completion
- Adaptability to change in a dynamic team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a related technical field
- Related technical certificates in CADD and related software platforms
Responsibilities
- Design engineering systems in compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements for overhead and subsurface utility projects
- Deploy creative and unique solutions to address complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challenges
- Own all phases of the design lifecycle from project initiation through construction completion and closeout
- Prepare detailed engineering and construction documents using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS systems, and client-specific enterprise asset management platforms
- Analyze information from topographical surveys, utility atlas information, field sketches, client records, and manufacturer equipment datasheets
- Develop utility pole loading models using structural software
- Generate material and equipment purchase order requests
- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements
- 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
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- employer paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- paid time off
- holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- other role specific company paid professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
