Senior Professional Licensed Surveyor

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.

About this Role

A Sr. Professional Licensed Surveyor at HBK Engineering is a position that provides subject matter expertise on survey field operations methods and procedures at the highest organizational level. This executive-level role involves overseeing multiple survey crews and multiple survey projects while coordinating with Sr. Field Staff Managers and Sr. Field Project Managers to develop new business and acquire new clients. The position requires Professional Land Surveyor licensure in multiple states and extensive experience, serving as a consultant to Sr. Field Managers, Division Managers, and Vice Presidents with masterful understanding of survey expertise. Primary Work Location: Chicago, IL

What You'll Do

• Provide subject matter expertise on survey field operations methods and procedures at the executive level
• Perform duties as surveyor responsibly in-charge of various surveys statewide, including geodetic/project control, mapping, and boundary surveys
• Oversee multiple survey crews and multiple survey projects with comprehensive organizational responsibility
• Coordinate with Sr. Field Staff Managers and Sr. Field Project Managers to develop new business and acquire new clients
• Consult Sr. Field Managers, Division Managers, and Vice Presidents with masterful understanding of survey expertise
• Provide comprehensive survey training and support for statewide field and office personnel
• Develop and update training and procedure manuals for surveying operations across the organization
• Develop standards and procedures for survey-related issues with organizational authority
• Conduct research, needs evaluation, and write specifications for procurement of survey instruments
• Develop and maintain liaison with project managers' offices, region offices, design sections, and others to provide training and instruction in field survey procedures
• Research and develop new survey procedures for utilization of automated survey equipment
• Keep abreast with advances in survey technology and serve as primary source of information to field personnel
• Provide professional communication with clients on complex survey and business matters
• Demonstrate flexibility to work effectively in both office and field environments for comprehensive oversight
• Lead strategic initiatives in survey technology advancement and organizational development.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required, licensed in multiple states
• Fifteen (15) years of experience as a Professional Land Surveyor
• E.I.T./S.I.T. Certification preferred
• Valid driver's license (CDL not required)
• Excellent people management skills for leading multiple survey crews and organizational teams
• Professional communication skills for executive consultation, client interactions, and business development
• Flexibility to work effectively in both office and field environments
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Total Station, and GPS equipment operations
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude with exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse teams, clients, executives, and stakeholders
• Physical capability to move about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis with minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and take measurements
• Ability to perform outdoor standing and/or walking work every day.

What You'll Get

• Executive-level professional licensure recognition with multi-state authority and masterful expertise
• Leadership role overseeing multiple survey crews and comprehensive project operations
• Strategic involvement in business development and new client acquisition initiatives
• Executive consultation opportunities with Sr. Field Managers, Division Managers, and Vice Presidents
• Authority in developing organizational standards and procedures for survey-related issues
• Leadership in advancing survey technology and serving as primary organizational information source
• Comprehensive training and development responsibilities for statewide personnel
• Strategic involvement in procurement specifications and research for survey instruments
• Executive liaison responsibilities with multiple departments and external entities
• Clear career progression pathway within executive Field/Survey Track leadership
• Professional certification support and advanced continuing education opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Executive-level career advancement opportunities within HBK Organization leadership.

Compensation Range

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 Company’s Human Resources department.

Salary : $120