Senior Designer

HBK Engineering is seeking a Senior Designer. This position performs CADD Design duties primarily in AutoCAD and MicroStation.  The selected Senior Designer will perform a wide range of design tasks from basic to complex such as existing utility plan development, utility and electrical designs for construction, report preparation, and site inspection. This position will also be responsible for coordinating with engineers, other technicians and/or administrative staff. 

HBK is transforming essential infrastructure to achieve a sustainable future and empower the communities where we live and work. 

Since first opening our doors in 1998, HBK Engineering has quickly emerged as a leader in the utility infrastructure space through our experience on smart grid, modernization, resiliency, communications, fiber to the home (FTTH), and microgrid projects. Today, we’re a Quanta Services Company—a team of 43,000 dedicated individuals offering end-to-end solutions for the utility, energy, and construction industries. 

Team members at HBK Engineering are committed to designing the future we want to live in, and safety is at the center of everything we do. HBK Engineering offers a professional environment where you’ll work alongside some of the best talent in the industry. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salary, employee resource groups, and a community-focused environment where our staff members believe in giving back. At HBK Engineering, you’ll discover a culture where the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are exemplified by all. Better outcomes are achieved when we bring our authentic selves to work daily. 

Our sights are set on the future, and we invite you to rise to the challenge. 

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with designers and engineers across sectors to develop and address issues with design drawings in coordination with civil, electrical, and structural projects.
• Utilize AutoCAD and MicroStation V8i blocks/cells and block/cell libraries.
• Suggest refinements and changes as necessary to meet the intent of the program.
• Revise plans based on redlined mark-ups.
• Develop and expand expertise and skill in approved CADD and MicroStation applications.
• Apply CADD and MicroStation expertise and skill in the development of detailed existing utility plan drawings in coordination with utility record plans.
• Maintain project electronic files and archives.
• Provide guidance in CADD and MicroStation techniques and expedients to team members.
• Develop design drawings that adhere to both HBK and client standards while following construction and material specifications.
• Schedule field and office work as necessary under direction and input from Sector Leads
• Responsible for design and review of all aspects of utility infrastructure components and facilities within the client’s standards and current operations.
• Coordinate with managers and staff in local offices and meet with client, government entities, and various other permitting agencies to fulfill excavation and environmental permit requirements.
• Work independently and with junior or intermediate level engineering team personnel on design and permitting tasks, and provides regular communication and updates to the Company’s project teams.
• Provide assistance and support during contractor procurement and bidding.
• Perform field work to perform construction inspection for compliance with company standards and review of industry safety measures and integrity management.
• Other related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSCE from ABET accredited institution.
• 0 to 3 years of experience.
• US driver’s license.
• US work authorization.
• An ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong technology skills and an understanding of the Office365 suite of tools.
• Understanding of remote communication software.
• 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 communication skills.
• The persistence to see projects through to completion.
• Adaptable to change.

Essential skills and experience

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of MicroStation.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction experience.
• Utilities experience.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by HBK.