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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 Professional Licensed Surveyor I at HBK Engineering is a position that combines advanced technical surveying expertise with professional licensure and leadership responsibilities. This role involves conducting comprehensive surveys to ascertain locations of natural features and man-made structures while serving as the surveyor responsibly in-charge of various surveys statewide. The position requires coordinating survey crew activities, providing training and support for field and office personnel, and developing standards and procedures for survey-related issues while maintaining professional licensure standards.
What You'll Do

• Conduct surveys to ascertain locations of natural features and man-made structures on the surface and underground
• Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as Total Station and GPS survey equipment with professional precision
• Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, and sketches
• Search for section corners, property irons, and survey points to establish accurate reference systems
• Position and hold vertical rods or targets for Total Station operators to measure angles, distances, and elevations
• Lay out grids and determine horizontal and vertical controls for project accuracy
• Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data
• Lay out and recover stakes, marks, and other monumentation for project reference
• Perform duties as surveyor responsibly in-charge of various surveys statewide, including geodetic/project control, mapping, and boundary surveys
• Coordinate survey crew activities, monitor survey progress, analyze processing and adjustment results, and develop and file surveys with the county
• Provide survey training and support for statewide field and office personnel
• Develop and update training and procedure manuals for surveying operations
• Assist in developing standards and procedures for survey-related issues
• Assist in researching, determining needs, and writing 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
• Work directly with survey crews to ensure proper and efficient use of automated survey equipment
• Research and develop new survey procedures for utilization of automated survey equipment
• Keep abreast with advances in survey technology and act as source of information to field personnel.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in GA required
• 5+ years of surveying experience
• E.I.T./S.I.T. Certification preferred
• Valid driver's license (CDL not required)
• Excellent people management skills for leading survey crews and training personnel
• Professional communication skills for client interactions and inter-departmental liaison
• 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 good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse teams, clients, 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

• Professional licensure recognition with full surveying authority and responsibility
• Leadership role coordinating survey crew activities and statewide survey operations
• Opportunity to develop and update training programs and procedure manuals
• Professional development in standards and procedures development for survey-related issues
• Involvement in procurement specifications and research for survey instruments
• Liaison responsibilities with project managers, regional offices, and design sections
• Leadership in advancing survey technology and automated equipment utilization
• Training and mentorship opportunities for statewide field and office personnel
• Clear career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's Field/Survey Track
• Professional certification support and continuing education opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Advanced preparation for senior professional surveying and field operations leadership roles.

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.