Field Technician
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. With 25 offices nationwide, HBK brings together a dedicated team focused on the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services, a provider of infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries.
About the role
HBK Engineering is seeking a Field Technician traveling nearly 100% of the time for on-site work. This position is responsible for performing surveying duties while working directly with Field Leads, Safety Managers, and Project Managers to meet the needs of HBK’s field services. Work location: TX.
Responsibilities
- Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the surface and underground
- Operates surveying instruments such as Total Station and GPS survey equipment
- Records survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, and sketches
- Searches for property corners and survey monuments
- Positions and holds vertical rods or targets that Total Station operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations
- Lays out and recovers stakes, marks, and other monumentation
- Performs surveys of existing utility and/or street light poles utilizing total station, rangefinders, di-electric height sticks, target poles, and/or GPS survey equipment
- Takes detailed field notes and photographs
- Works directly with survey crew lead to ensure proper and efficient use of survey equipment
Requirements
- One (1) year of OSP construction, survey, or engineering experience in aerial or underground environment is required
- Ability to travel up to 90% of the time and work nights/weekends when required
- Perform topographic surveys, aerial utility surveys, and construction staking
- Operate a variety of survey equipment, including total stations and GPS
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Valid driver’s license (CDL not required)
Skills
- Self-motivated, proactive with good interpersonal and effective communication skills
- Experience with infrastructure, utility, and/or construction projects (valued but not required)
- Knowledge of total station survey equipment and GPS survey equipment (valued but not required)
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (valued but not required)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD (valued but not required)
- Construction experience (valued but not required)
- Formal survey training preferred but not required
- Ability to learn and understand HBK survey methods and standards
Tools and Equipment Used
- Trimble Robotic total station
- Tripod
- Motor vehicle
- Mobile Phone
- Camera
- Trimble GPS R12i
- Measuring wheel
- Metal detectors
Physical Requirements
- Physically capable of moving about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways
- Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs
- Ability to walk and stand outdoors for extended periods of time
- Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis – minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
- Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and measurements
Work Environment
- Work safely outside in all weather conditions year-round
- Frequently work in excavations areas and roadways
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration
- The noise level in the work environment is occasionally moderate to loud
- May be required to work nights or weekends
- May be required to travel
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and other role-specific company-paid professional development opportunities