HBK Engineering is seeking a GIS Technician in Chicago, IL. The GIS Technician will support utility and telecom engineering projects by working with and maintaining spatial data. This includes creating and updating maps, organizing data, converting files, and helping the project team visualize infrastructure in a clear, accurate way. The role is hands-on and requires strong attention to detail, especially when working with maps and location data
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 team of 43,000 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.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Work closely with a project team of engineers, designers, and field staff to support the design, modification, and construction of utility systemsUse ArcGIS Pro to create, edit, and maintain spatial data and mapping products for utility and telecom distribution projectsSupport CAD-to-GIS conversions, including overlay map creation and spatial database updatesGenerate and manage KMZ files and other spatial exports for internal and client useReview engineering plan sets to identify potential conflicts with our client’s existing infrastructure; communicate findings to the design teamAssist in the design and maintenance of GIS databases, including geographic and topographic dataEnter GPS data, legal descriptions, and survey notes into GIS to build accurate maps and land-based representationsCheck and update map layers for accuracy, consistency, and inclusion of new or revised informationCreate hard copy and digital map products, determining appropriate scales, line styles, and symbologyMonitor GIS data quality and assist with troubleshooting or corrective actions as neededUse aerial imagery and supporting data to interpret infrastructure locations and assess field conditionsDigitize and maintain records of electric or telecom utility as-built drawings and construction documentationRespond to internal requests for custom maps, data queries, and basic spatial analysisCommunicate clearly with clients and municipalities to clarify project information, address data issues, and support permit or design reviewsRequired Skills:High school diploma or GED. In lieu of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, relevant certification in GIS and/or 2+ years of GIS experienceProficiency with ArcGIS Pro, including editing, map creation, and data entryFamiliarity with GIS data concepts such as shapefiles, feature classes, spatial reference systems, and basic attribute editingStrong attention to detail and accuracy when working with maps and datasets Clear verbal and written communication skills, especially for documenting findings and coordinating with project teamsAbility to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, field staff, and occasionally clients, city contacts, and other stakeholdersComfortable navigating aerial imagery, street view tools, and interpreting topographic featuresSelf-motivated and organized, with strong time management and the ability to meet deadlinesPreferred Skills:Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related fieldExperience working with KMZ/KML files and Google EarthExposure to CAD-to-GIS workflows, such as converting utility plans into GIS dataExperience in the telecom or utility industries, particularly related to aerial or underground infrastructureExperience performing QA/QC on spatial data or identifying mapping errorsAbility to read and understand civil engineering plan setsAutoCAD experience Familiarity with Python and/or SQL Utility experience in the Chicago metro areaThe 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 InsuranceCompany Paid Life and AD&DOptional Ancillary benefits including but not limited to: Legal, Pet, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Voluntary LifeShort Term and Long Term Disability401(k)/Roth retirement plans with company matchPaid Sick, Holiday and Vacation time
Pay: $24-$28 per hour commensurate with experience.
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.