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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

HBK Engineering is seeking a Construction Manager / Permit Specialist (Engineer) to support electric utility infrastructure projects throughout Montana. Based out of Great Falls (with Bozeman or Helena as secondary options), this hybrid office and field role combines engineering design support, permitting, stakeholder coordination, environmental compliance, and field oversight from project planning through closeout.

Serving as a critical link between engineering teams, construction contractors, regulatory agencies, landowners, and utility clients, you will help deliver infrastructure projects safely and on schedule. We welcome applications from motivated recent engineering graduates, early-career engineers, and experienced professionals looking for a dynamic, multi-faceted project delivery role. Location: Montana (Great Falls preferred; Bozeman or Helena considered)

Travel: Requires local and regional travel throughout Montana, including occasional overnight stays.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and manage permit acquisition, approvals, and closeout with local, state, federal, tribal, railroad, and environmental regulatory agencies.
• Conduct site visits, field walkdowns, and constructability reviews to monitor construction activities, ensuring compliance with design plans, permit conditions, environmental commitments, and client standards.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Identify access routes, staging areas, and laydown yards, while coordinating utility locates, material deliveries, and subcontractors.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for landowners, clients, agency representatives, and field crews to communicate project updates, resolve site issues, and ensure smooth field operations.
• Maintain accurate project logs, status reports, permit records, photographic documentation, and restoration/reclamation records.
• Assist with field investigations, surveying, engineering data collection, and utility design activities as assigned.

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What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or another ABET-accredited engineering discipline.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Montana (including overnight travel) and work in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Strong organizational, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and digital project documentation tools.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Prior experience in utility engineering, electric transmission/distribution, construction oversight, or permitting workflows.
• Experience interfacing directly with regulatory agencies, DOTs, railroads, or landowners.
• Exposure to CADD (AutoCAD/MicroStation), GIS platforms, or field surveying/staking tools.
• Knowledge of utility construction methods, materials, and environmental compliance best practices.

What You'll Get

• Direct involvement across all phases of utility infrastructure project delivery, balancing technical engineering, field operations, and project management.
• Professional development, mentorship from senior engineers, and clear advancement paths within HBK and the broader Quanta Services network.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and employer paid life insurance. In 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. 

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.

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