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.

 

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.

 

Work Locations: Chicago or Oak Brook, IL, Norristown or Philadelphia, PA, Spring, TX, Denver, CO, Lake Mary, FL, or Iowa City, IA,

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

 

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
• Continued preparation for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• 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.

Compensation RangeThe anticipated compensation for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.