Field Technician

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.

HBK Engineering is seeking a Field Technician responsible for performing surveying duties while work directly with Field Leads Safety Managers and Project Managers to meet the needs of HBKs field services.Primary Office Location: Geneva IL

• Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the surface and underground
• Operates surveying instruments such as Total Station and GPS survey equipment
• Records survey measurements and descriptive data using notes drawings and sketches
• Searches for property corners and survey monuments
• Positions and holds vertical rods or targets that Total Station operators use for sighting to measure angles distances and elevations
• Lay out and recovers stakes marks and other monumentation
• Performs surveys of existing utility and/or street light poles utilizing total station rangefinders di-electric height sticks target poles and/or GPS survey equipment
• Take detailed field notes and photographs
• Work directly with survey crew lead to ensure proper and efficient use of survey equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of OSP construction survey or engineering experience in aerial or underground environment is required
• Perform topographic surveys aerial utility surveys and construction staking
• Operate a variety of survey equipment including total stations and GPS
• High school diploma or GED certificate

Essential Skills

• Self-motivated proactive with good interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Valid drivers license (CDL not required)

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with infrastructure utility and/or construction projects
• Knowledge of total station survey equipment and GPS survey equipment
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Construction experience
• Formal survey training preferred but not required.
• Ability to Learn and understand HBK survey methods and standards

Tools and Equipment Used

• Trimble Robotic total station
• Tripod
• Motor vehicle
• Mobile Phone
• Camera
• Trimble GPS R12i
• Measuring wheel
• Metal detectors

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of moving about on construction work sites public streets and parkway
• Capable of lifting to 40lbs
• Ability to walk and stand outdoors for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit kneel and squat on a daily basis minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and measurements

Work Environment

• Work safely outside in all weather conditions year-round
• Frequently work in excavations areas and roadways
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud
• May be required to work nights or weekends
• May be required to travel

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision disability and employer paid life addition all full-time roles are also eligible for 401(k) retirement plan with company match paid time off and holidays. Tuition reimbursement and other role specific company paid professional development opportunities are also available.

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.