Utility Design Associate — Overhead & Subsurface Projects

Hbk-Engineering,-LL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HBK Engineering, LLC is a licensed engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL. The Associate Designer role involves designing engineering systems for overhead and subsurface utilities, owning the full design lifecycle, and delivering creative solutions that meet codes and client specs.

The position supports multiple locations with Chicago or Oak Brook, IL as primary office sites. Candidates should have 2+ years in related roles, strong 2D CADD (Revit) skills, and solid collaboration

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical certificate required.
• CADD software proficiency required (Revit preferred).
• 2+ years of relevant design experience.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong Office365 skills and digital collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering systems for overhead & subsurface utility projects.
• Provide solutions addressing electrical, structural, civil challenges.
• Own design lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Prepare detailed documents using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and client systems.
• Analyze topographic, utility atlas, field sketches, and datasheets.
• Develop utility pole loading models using structural software.
• Generate material and equipment purchase requests.
• Prepare reports for client requirements.

Skills

Associate degree

CADD certificates

2+ years experience

Independent work

Office365

Revit knowledge

Remote communication

Fast onboarding

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in a related technical field

CADD certificates

Tools

Revit

GIS systems

Job description

HBK Engineering, LLC is a licensed engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL. The Associate Designer role involves designing engineering systems for overhead and subsurface utilities, owning the full design lifecycle, and delivering creative solutions that meet codes and client specs.

The position supports multiple locations with Chicago or Oak Brook, IL as primary office sites. Candidates should have 2+ years in related roles, strong 2D CADD (Revit) skills, and solid collaboration