Graduate Civil Engineer: Utilities & Field Design

Quanta Services, Inc.; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Travel opportunities

Career progression

Software training

Job summary

HBK Engineering, LLC is seeking a Graduate Engineer to design engineering systems for overhead and subsurface utility projects, guiding solutions across electrical, structural, civil, and construction challenges. You will own the design lifecycle from initiation through construction and closeout with increasing client communication and risk management responsibilities.

Role involves collaboration with project teams, field involvement, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• 1.5+ years of relevant experience.
• US driver's license and US work authorization.
• Adapt to evolving project priorities and support a variety of design tasks across multiple project types.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong technology skills and knowledge of Office 365.
• In-depth knowledge of 2D CAD software (AutoCAD or similar).
• 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 larger projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The persistence to see projects through to completion.
• Adaptable to change in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support roadway, grading, drainage, utility and stormwater design.
• Assist with scheduling, cost estimates and permitting.
• Perform field investigations, surveys and construction phase services.
• Review plans for conformance with design codes.
• Design engineering systems for subsurface utility projects.
• Deploy creative solutions for complex site and construction challenges.
• Own all phases of the design lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Prepare detailed engineering documents using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS.
• Analyze information from surveys and field sketches.
• Prepare reports and studies meeting client requirements.
• Work with project management and leadership to manage project risk.
• Communicate complex engineering matters to project teams.
• Independently manage time to achieve milestones.
• Perform field walkdowns with stakeholders.
• Travel as needed, typically <25%.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Remote communication tools

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Office 365

Job description

HBK Engineering, LLC is seeking a Graduate Engineer to design engineering systems for overhead and subsurface utility projects, guiding solutions across electrical, structural, civil, and construction challenges. You will own the design lifecycle from initiation through construction and closeout with increasing client communication and risk management responsibilities.

Role involves collaboration with project teams, field involvement, and travel as needed.