Structural Associate Designer

About the role

An Associate Designer at HBK Engineering is responsible for designing engineering systems for overhead and subsurface utility projects. This role involves owning all phases of the design lifecycle from initiation through construction completion and project closeout. The position requires deploying creative and unique solutions to address complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challenges while ensuring compliance with relevant specifications, codes, and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering systems in compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements for overhead and subsurface utility projects
• Deploy creative and unique solutions to address complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challenges
• Own all phases of the design lifecycle from project initiation through construction completion and closeout
• Prepare detailed engineering and construction documents using AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS systems, and client-specific enterprise asset management platforms
• Analyze information from topographical surveys, utility atlas information, field sketches, client records, and manufacturer equipment datasheets
• Develop utility pole loading models using structural software
• Generate material and equipment purchase order requests
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements
• Work with project management and engineering leadership to manage project risk
• Communicate complex engineering matters to internal project management, engineering leadership, and field resources
• Independently manage time and schedule to achieve project milestones
• Perform field walkdowns with internal staff, clients, customers, governance authorities, and construction partners
• Travel as needed, typically less than 25%

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related technical field (preferred)
• Related technical certificates in CADD and related software platforms (preferred)
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams
• Strong technology skills and understanding of the Office365 suite of tools
• In-depth knowledge of 2D CADD software (Revit) including generating layout drawings and project materials
• Understanding of remote communication software
• Experience collaborating with teams to complete larger projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Persistence to see projects through to completion
• Adaptability to change in a dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams
• Strong technology skills and understanding of the Office365 suite of tools
• In-depth knowledge of 2D CADD software (Revit) including generating layout drawings and project materials
• Understanding of remote communication software
• Experience collaborating with teams to complete larger projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Persistence to see projects through to completion
• Adaptability to change in a dynamic team environment

Skills

• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams
• Strong technology skills and understanding of the Office365 suite of tools
• In-depth knowledge of 2D CADD software (Revit) including generating layout drawings and project materials
• Understanding of remote communication software
• Experience collaborating with teams to complete larger projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Persistence to see projects through to completion
• Adaptability to change in a dynamic team environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and employer paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and other role specific company paid professional development opportunities

Pay

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $24.00/Hr. - USD $34.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Opportunity to work on diverse overhead and subsurface utility projects

Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams

Travel opportunities for field work and client engagement