Graduate Engineer - Utilities Design & Field Exposure

HBK Engineering, LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

HBK Engineering, LLC, a Chicago-based engineering design firm, is seeking an Associate Graduate Engineer for entry-level design work on overhead and subsurface utility projects. You will gain exposure across civil, electrical, and structural disciplines and support the full design lifecycle from initiation through construction closeout.

Based in San Antonio, TX; Kansas City, MO; or St. Louis, MO, this role offers mentorship, hands-on use of AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and industry-standard asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program
• EIT Certification (preferred)
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience
• US driver's license and US work authorization
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams
• Strong technology skills and understanding of the Office365 suite of tools
• Working knowledge of 2D CAD software (AutoCAD or similar) 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.

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
• Independently manage time and schedule to achieve project milestones
• Perform field walkdowns with internal staff, clients, customers, governance authorities, and construction partners
• Travel as needed, typically less than 25%

Skills

Independent work

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Office365

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

HBK Engineering, LLC, a Chicago-based engineering design firm, is seeking an Associate Graduate Engineer for entry-level design work on overhead and subsurface utility projects. You will gain exposure across civil, electrical, and structural disciplines and support the full design lifecycle from initiation through construction closeout.

Based in San Antonio, TX; Kansas City, MO; or St. Louis, MO, this role offers mentorship, hands-on use of AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and industry-standard asset