Associate Graduate Engineer (May 2026 Start Date)

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Job description

ID 2026-18352 Category Design/Engineering Remote No Workplace Type Hybrid

ID 2026-18352

ID

2026-18352

2026-18352

Category Design/Engineering

Category

Design/Engineering

Design/Engineering

Remote No

Remote

No

No

Workplace Type Hybrid

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Hybrid

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 rights-of-way. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta’s focus on the utility industry and HBK’s focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

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 rights-of-way. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta’s focus on the utility industry and HBK’s focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

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 rights-of-way. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta’s focus on the utility industry and HBK’s focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

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 rights-of-way. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta’s focus on the utility industry and HBK’s focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

About this Role

An Associate Graduate Engineer at HBK Engineering is a position designed for recent engineering graduates entering the professional workforce. This entry-level role involves designing engineering systems for overhead and subsurface utility projects while developing creative and unique solutions to address complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challenges. The position provides comprehensive exposure to all phases of the design lifecycle from initiation through construction completion and project closeout, offering an excellent foundation for career growth in engineering. Office locations: Chicago, IL

An Associate Graduate Engineer at HBK Engineering is a position designed for recent engineering graduates entering the professional workforce. This entry-level role involves designing engineering systems for overhead and subsurface utility projects while developing creative and unique solutions to address complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challenges. The position provides comprehensive exposure to all phases of the design lifecycle from initiation through construction completion and project closeout, offering an excellent foundation for career growth in engineering. Office locations: Chicago, IL

An Associate Graduate Engineer at HBK Engineering is a position designed for recent engineering graduates entering the professional workforce. This entry-level role involves designing engineering systems for overhead and subsurface utility projects while developing creative and unique solutions to address complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challenges. The position provides comprehensive exposure to all phases of the design lifecycle from initiation through construction completion and project closeout, offering an excellent foundation for career growth in engineering. Office locations: Chicago, IL

An Associate Graduate Engineer at HBK Engineering is a position designed for recent engineering graduates entering the professional workforce. This entry-level role involves designing engineering systems for overhead and subsurface utility projects while developing creative and unique solutions to address complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challenges. The position provides comprehensive exposure to all phases of the design lifecycle from initiation through construction completion and project closeout, offering an excellent foundation for career growth in engineering. Office locations: Chicago, IL

Office locations: Chicago, IL

What You'll Do

Design engineering systems in compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements for overhead and subsurface utility projectsDeploy creative and unique solutions to address complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challengesOwn all phases of the design lifecycle from project initiation through construction completion and closeoutPrepare detailed engineering and construction documents using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS systems, and client-specific enterprise asset management platformsAnalyze information from topographical surveys, utility atlas information, field sketches, client records, and manufacturer equipment datasheetsIndependently manage time and schedule to achieve project milestonesPerform field walkdowns with internal staff, clients, customers, governance authorities, and construction partnersTravel as needed, typically less than 25%

Design engineering systems in compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements for overhead and subsurface utility projectsDeploy creative and unique solutions to address complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challengesOwn all phases of the design lifecycle from project initiation through construction completion and closeoutPrepare detailed engineering and construction documents using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS systems, and client-specific enterprise asset management platformsAnalyze information from topographical surveys, utility atlas information, field sketches, client records, and manufacturer equipment datasheetsIndependently manage time and schedule to achieve project milestonesPerform field walkdowns with internal staff, clients, customers, governance authorities, and construction partnersTravel as needed, typically less than 25%

Design engineering systems in compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements for overhead and subsurface utility projectsDeploy creative and unique solutions to address complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challengesOwn all phases of the design lifecycle from project initiation through construction completion and closeoutPrepare detailed engineering and construction documents using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS systems, and client-specific enterprise asset management platformsAnalyze information from topographical surveys, utility atlas information, field sketches, client records, and manufacturer equipment datasheetsIndependently manage time and schedule to achieve project milestonesPerform field walkdowns with internal staff, clients, customers, governance authorities, and construction partnersTravel as needed, typically less than 25%

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%

What You'll Bring

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited programEIT Certification (preferred)0 to 2 years of relevant experienceUS driver's license and US work authorizationAbility to work independently and in interdisciplinary teamsStrong technology skills and understanding of the Office365 suite of toolsWorking knowledge of 2D CADD software (AutoCAD or similar) including generating layout drawings and project materialsUnderstanding of remote communication softwareAbility to quickly come up to speed on in-process projects and hit the ground runningExperience collaborating with teams to complete larger projectsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPersistence to see projects through to completionAdaptability to change in a dynamic team environment.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited programEIT Certification (preferred)0 to 2 years of relevant experienceUS driver's license and US work authorizationAbility to work independently and in interdisciplinary teamsStrong technology skills and understanding of the Office365 suite of toolsWorking knowledge of 2D CADD software (AutoCAD or similar) including generating layout drawings and project materialsUnderstanding of remote communication softwareAbility to quickly come up to speed on in-process projects and hit the ground runningExperience collaborating with teams to complete larger projectsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPersistence to see projects through to completionAdaptability to change in a dynamic team environment.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited programEIT Certification (preferred)0 to 2 years of relevant experienceUS driver's license and US work authorizationAbility to work independently and in interdisciplinary teamsStrong technology skills and understanding of the Office365 suite of toolsWorking knowledge of 2D CADD software (AutoCAD or similar) including generating layout drawings and project materialsUnderstanding of remote communication softwareAbility to quickly come up to speed on in-process projects and hit the ground runningExperience collaborating with teams to complete larger projectsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPersistence to see projects through to completionAdaptability to change in a dynamic team environment.

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