Senior Structural Engineering Manager

HBK Engineering is seeking a dynamic and experienced Licensed Illinois Structural Engineer to lead our motivated team of engineers, designers, and field personnel. This pivotal role oversees the design of structural systems for utility infrastructure in support of HBK's rapidly expanding service offerings across power, renewables, telecom, gas and municipal engineering sectors. The ideal candidate will drive client success through project execution, contributing to the growth and excellence of our organization.
Within the HBK Organization, the Senior Structural Engineering Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of structural and geotechnical engineering projects. This role requires a deep understanding of both the technical and financial aspects of our work, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.
Our Structural Team’s service offerings include but are not limited to design of permanent and temporary structures such as poles, manholes, vaults, and earth retention systems. Foundation work includes slab-on-grade, shallow foundation, deep foundations, helical pile design, pole foundations, solar equipment foundations, equipment pad design, structural support of electric vehicle charging projects, riser foundations, concrete pedestals, pipe protection slabs, utility supports and retaining walls.  Onsite evaluations are a large part of the work provided by HBK as well, including transmission towers, manholes, vaults and tunnels.  HBK projects span the US and our team is growing to support the increasing demand for our services.
HBK is transforming essential infrastructure to achieve a sustainable future and empower the communities where we live and work.  
Since first opening our doors in 1998, HBK Engineering has quickly emerged as a leader in the utility infrastructure space through our experience on smart grid, modernization, resiliency, communications, fiber to the home (FTTH), and microgrid projects. Today, we’re a Quanta Services Company, a Fortune 500 company with a team of 47,000 dedicated individuals offering end-to-end solutions for the utility, energy, and construction industries. 
Team members at HBK Engineering are committed to designing the future we want to live in, and safety is at the center of everything we do. HBK Engineering offers a professional environment where you’ll work alongside some of the best talent in the industry. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salary, employee resource groups, and a community-focused environment where our staff members believe in giving back. At HBK Engineering, you’ll discover a culture where the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are exemplified by all. Better outcomes are achieved when we bring our authentic selves to work daily. 
Our sights are set on the future, and we invite you to rise to the challenge. 
Description:
Leadership and Team Management

• Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel.
• Coach, mentor, and lead team members. Encourage employee engagement and maintain high morale.
• Attract and retain premiere talent through recruiting, mentoring, training, and other employee development activities.
• Provide positive leadership and teambuilding that will encourage employee engagement and maintain high morale.
• Ensure team receives consistent messages and has clear understanding of business direction, strategy, and results.

Technical Responsibilities

• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues.
• Prepare technical memos, reports, construction specifications, and other written documentation.
• Read and interpret drawings, calculations, schematics, and reports.
• Apply engineering theories, techniques, and analysis to structural and geotechnical engineering designs.
• Work on new and existing wood, masonry, steel, and concrete structures.
• Work on building foundations; deep shaft and trench excavation, temporary and permanent earth retention.
• Conduct structural investigations, field inspections, and engineering analysis.
• Perform conceptual and value engineering with emphasis on constructability issues.

Project Execution and Quality Assurance

• Ensure the highest quality deliverables to our clients.
• Identify project risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Development and monitoring of project execution plans to reconcile scope, financials, and schedule constraints and ensure project success.
• Understand and ensure all contracts and payment terms, proposals, schedules, and budgets are adhered to and agreed upon prior to deliverable completion.
• Perform and manage diversified tasks through the life cycle of projects.
• Manage the deliverables through positive client relationships and make recommendations based on their professional education and experience.
• Work cross-functionally with other business departments to align activities and deliverables.

Client Relations and Business Development

• Maintain and grow current client relations.
• Assist with new and existing business development.
• Communicate project successes and client feedback within the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Structural Engineer in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain one via reciprocity required.
• 10+ years combined experience in structural engineering required.
• Previous management experience.

Essential skills:

• Knowledge of industry design codes including AISC, ASCE, UBC and IBC required.
• Fundamental knowledge of principles of structural engineering, temporary construction systems and geotechnical engineering
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proven project management experience to include the financials of maintaining projects on budget and aligned with goals.
• Experience with leading teams.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Valued skills and experiences:

• Consulting background preferred
• Utility Industry experience preferred
• Proficient in MS Office products
• Knowledge of Deltek system

Primary Location:  Chicago or Oak Brook, IL
Other Location(s):  Chicago, IL; Norristown, PA; Philadelphia, PA: Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Lake Mary,
FL Iowa City, IA,
Pay range: $130,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience.
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and the potential to participate in our discretionary annual incentive bonus program.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Available to Full-Time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Optional Ancillary benefits including but not limited to: Legal, Pet, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Voluntary Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plans with company match
• Paid Sick, Holiday and Vacation time

Background Check and Drug Testing Information
Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by HBK.
EEO
HBK is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.