Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

A Day in the Life of a Structural Bridge Engineer at Hanson

Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• Lead or assist in leading bridge projects within Hanson’s Infrastructure Market, including highway and railway bridges, and potentially other structural projects across various markets.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and utilize software tools for analysis and design.
• Collaborate with senior technical staff and multidisciplinary teams on significant national projects.
• Conduct structural analysis and design, prepare specifications, details, and construction plans.
• Assign duties, manage project budgets, and mentor entry- and mid-level staff and technicians.
• Prepare and review calculations, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Support project pursuits and proposal development.
• Assist in developing project scopes and fee proposals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Experience with steel girder, prestressed concrete, and earth retaining structure design.
• Familiarity with AREMA design code and railway bridge design (preferred).
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as Risa, Midas, LARSA, Leap Bridge Concrete, L-Pile, and AASHTOWare.
• Ability to work independently and lead others.
• Task management and client service focus.
• Experience supporting proposal development.
• Design-Build project experience (preferred).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interest in varied assignments and continuous learning.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural coursework required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) registration or ability to obtain one required; SE registration preferred.
• Approved Team Leader by IDOT for NBIS Bridge Inspections (preferred).
• Experience with DOT bridge design practices and standards.
• Project experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, FDOT, and TxDOT (preferred).
• Experience with complex bridge types and components.
• Participation in technical societies.
• Experience managing project staff.
• General Contractor License a plus

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $150,000 per year. Salary offered is based on years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation

• Performance bonuses

• 401(k) with matching contribution

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Comprehensive health & well-being plans

• Financial wellness plans

• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars

• Leadership training

• Lunch & learn development sessions

• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

• Mentorship opportunities

• Award-winning internship program

• Employee recognition

• And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

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