About this Role
HBK Engineering is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to support projects within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers. This role focuses on geotechnical designs associated with utility infrastructure as part of HBK’s expanding service offerings across power, renewables, telecom, gas, and municipal engineering sectors. The ideal candidate will contribute to client success through technical excellence and project execution. Work Location: Oak Brook, IL
Other Location(s): Chicago, IL; Norristown, PA; Philadelphia, PA: Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Lake Mary, FL Iowa City, IA,
Within the HBK organization, Geotechnical Engineer will support a range of design tasks including soil borings supervision, geotechnical report preparation, and geotechnical analysis and design. This role involves close coordination with engineers and administrative staff to ensure accurate and timely project delivery.
Our Geotechnical Team’s service offerings include, but are not limited to:
- Design and analysis of shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, settlement and bearing capacity
- Design of Earth Retention Systems, dewatering systems, and rock/soil engineering.
- Onsite evaluations related to phase 2 design and phase 3 construction observation.
- Preparation of calculations, technical reports, specifications, and project drawings.
- Collaboration with structural designers and engineers to resolve design challenges and support project development.
HBK projects span the US and our team is growing to support the increasing demand for our services.
What You'll Do
- Produce detailed calculations and documentation for earth retention designs
- Prepare and/or review calculations related to shallow and deep foundations as well as bearing capacity and slope stability
- Perform dewatering design
- Coordinate drilling and lab testing
- Collaborate with engineers and designers across disciplines to resolve design challenges and support project development.
- Maintain organized project electronic files and archives
- Contribute to proposal preparation
What You'll Bring
Qualifications:
- B.S./M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in geotechnical engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in geotechnical engineering
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgement capabilities
- Working knowledge of Mathcad and design software (PYWall, Lpile, Slide)
Essential skills:
- Strong technical skills in a wide range of geotechnical analysis and design
- Computer skills including CADD, word processing, and spreadsheets
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred skills:
- PE registration
- Construction experience
- Utilities experience
- Earth Retention System Design experience
Primary Location: Oak Brook, IL
Other Location(s): Chicago, IL; Norristown, PA; Philadelphia, PA: Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Lake Mary, FL Iowa City, IA,
What You'll Get
- Leadership opportunities through coaching and mentoring responsibilities
- Professional growth with increased independence and minimal oversight
- Experience in peer review processes under professional engineering supervision
- Advanced project management and risk management experience
- Enhanced client communication and technical reporting responsibilities
- Field experience through walkdowns and stakeholder interactions
- Travel opportunities for project work and professional development
- Collaborative work environment with project management and engineering leadership
- Clear career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's Engineering Track
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Continued preparation for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Compensation RangeThe anticipated compensation for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
