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Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 18 - 18
Posted: 13 September 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Design Engineering

Job Summary

About Us

HBK Engineering LLC is a fully licensed professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil environmental structural electrical subsurface utility construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998 we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding accurate services in extremely time-sensitive multilayered environments. That industry-recognized performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states. With 25 offices nationwide including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers to rural greenfields to limited access July 2020 HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power pipeline and communications industries and employees over 50000 people. Quantas focus on the utility industry and HBKs focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

About this Role

HBK Engineering is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals for 2026 Summer Engineering Intern positions. Our firm offers an excellent learning environment for students allowing them to gain hands-on field and design experience. Engineering Interns at HBK are considered an integral part of the company and are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Offices: Atlanta GA Austin TX Butte MT Chicago IL Denver CO Iowa City IA Kansas City MO Lake Mary FL Oak Brook IL Philadelphia PA Spring TX St. Louis MO Suwanee GA

What Youll Do
  • Work on challenging assignments that include investigating trouble-shooting and solving a wide variety of civil and electrical/power engineering related issues.
  • Work with a team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of civil and electrical engineering work.
  • Perform designs for utility infrastructure using standard engineering guidelines.
  • Assist in leading efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily on time and within budget.
  • Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications codes and client requirements.
  • Interface with vendors to prepare materials.
  • Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
What Youll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuit of Bachelors degree in Civil orElectrical Engineering from an accredited institution with at least one-year of post-secondary education.

Essential skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Working knowledge of computer application software (training will be provided if needed)
  • Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

    • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
    • Prior internship and/or related consulting experience.
    • Involvement on campus or in the community.
    • Flexible and able to work overtime when required.
    • Demonstrated leadership skills.
    • Experience using CAD-based software and Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Surveying experience.

What Youll Get

Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $18.00/Hr. - USD $21.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.


Required Experience:

Intern


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