Senior Professional Licensed Surveyor

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.A Sr. Professional Licensed Surveyor at HBK Engineering is a position that provides subject matter expertise on survey field operations methods and procedures at the highest organizational level. This executive-level role involves overseeing multiple survey crews and multiple survey projects while coordinating with Sr. Field Staff Managers and Sr. Field Project Managers to develop new business and acquire new clients. The position requires Professional Land Surveyor licensure in multiple states and extensive experience, serving as a consultant to Sr. Field Managers, Division Managers, and Vice Presidents with masterful understanding of survey expertise. Primary Work Location: Chicago, ILProvide subject matter expertise on survey field operations methods and procedures at the executive levelPerform duties as surveyor responsibly in-charge of various surveys statewide, including geodetic/project control, mapping, and boundary surveysOversee multiple survey crews and multiple survey projects with comprehensive organizational responsibilityCoordinate with Sr. Field Staff Managers and Sr. Field Project Managers to develop new business and acquire new clientsConsult Sr. Field Managers, Division Managers, and Vice Presidents with masterful understanding of survey expertiseProvide comprehensive survey training and support for statewide field and office personnelDevelop and update training and procedure manuals for surveying operations across the organizationDevelop standards and procedures for survey-related issues with organizational authorityConduct research, needs evaluation, and write specifications for procurement of survey instrumentsDevelop and maintain liaison with project managers' offices, region offices, design sections, and others to provide training and instruction in field survey proceduresResearch and develop new survey procedures for utilization of automated survey equipmentKeep abreast with advances in survey technology and serve as primary source of information to field personnelProvide professional communication with clients on complex survey and business mattersDemonstrate flexibility to work effectively in both office and field environments for comprehensive oversightLead strategic initiatives in survey technology advancement and organizational development.Bachelor's degree requiredProfessional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required, licensed in multiple statesFifteen (15) years of experience as a Professional Land SurveyorE.I.T./S.I.T. Certification preferredValid driver's license (CDL not required)Excellent people management skills for leading multiple survey crews and organizational teamsProfessional communication skills for executive consultation, client interactions, and business developmentFlexibility to work effectively in both office and field environmentsProficiency in AutoCAD, Total Station, and GPS equipment operationsSelf-motivated and proactive attitude with exceptional interpersonal communication skillsAbility to effectively communicate with diverse teams, clients, executives, and stakeholdersPhysical capability to move about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkwaysAbility to lift up to 40 poundsAbility to walk and stand for extended periods of timeAbility to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis with minimal frequency of kneeling and squattingHand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and take measurementsAbility to perform outdoor standing and/or walking work every day.Executive-level professional licensure recognition with multi-state authority and masterful expertiseLeadership role overseeing multiple survey crews and comprehensive project operationsStrategic involvement in business development and new client acquisition initiativesExecutive consultation opportunities with Sr. Field Managers, Division Managers, and Vice PresidentsAuthority in developing organizational standards and procedures for survey-related issuesLeadership in advancing survey technology and serving as primary organizational information sourceComprehensive training and development responsibilities for statewide personnelStrategic involvement in procurement specifications and research for survey instrumentsExecutive liaison responsibilities with multiple departments and external entitiesClear career progression pathway within executive Field/Survey Track leadershipProfessional certification support and advanced continuing education opportunitiesComprehensive benefits packageExecutive-level career advancement opportunities within HBK Organization leadership.The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $120.00/Yr. - depending on experience and qualifications.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.

Created: 2026-01-30