About Us
At Hanson Professional Services Inc. we are committed to transforming communities through innovative engineering solutions. We are seeking a candidate to fill afulltime Roadway Engineerposition in our Chicago IL regional office.Our roadway team is dynamic forwardthinking and passionate about making a difference.
Why Hanson
Join the Hanson team and love what you do. Focus on making a difference as you support the development of infrastructure that has a positive impact on communities here at home and across the country.
- Career Advancement: We believe in investing in our employees growth and provide opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Professional Development: Hanson provides opportunities for both internal and external technical training and supports participation with technical and industry organizations.
- Innovative Projects: Work on a variety of challenging and impactful projects that shape the infrastructure of the many communities we serve. We have two exciting projects about to start: The I355/I88 Interchange master planning project near Chicago to improve traffic operations and the I80 Mississippi River Bridge replacement and interchange reconstruction project between Illinois and Iowa.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team that values your ideas and fosters a culture of innovation.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package plus a $5000 signing bonus. We are 100 employee owned and when we succeed we do so together.
- WorkLife Balance: Benefit from flexible work arrangements family care leave wellness programs and a supportive work environment.
Position Profile
Ready to take your career to the next level As a Roadway Engineer at Hanson youll be at the forefront of designing and implementing innovative roadway projects that make a difference across Illinois and beyond. Join our multidisciplinary design teams and work on exciting projects that include:
- Major interstate and toll road improvements and reconstruction.
- Urban thoroughfare reconstructions.
- Rural highway and road rehabilitation and reconstruction.
- Green infrastructure solutions pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
- Complex intersections bridge replacements and rail grade crossings.
As a key member of the project design team you will help mentor and develop entry level staff in the areas of roadway design. We utilize the latest Open Roads Designer (ORD) software and have a training program in place to assist users at all levels and an active software user group to tackle new challenges. To support your growth Hanson offers a variety of education and development opportunities to help you build your skills and advance your career.
Key Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Design solutions for challenging transportation projects.
- Develop construction plans and contract documents.
- Author technical documents such as engineering reports and special provisions.
- Visit project sites to review existing conditions identify potential challenges and develop alternative solutions and recommendations.
- Work closely with experienced engineers who will guide and support you as you advance in your career.
- Provide direction and mentoring to engineering support staff.
- Prepare and review calculations quantity takeoffs and opinions of probable cost.
- Grow client relationships and assist with project pursuits.
- Assist with public involvement activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Technical Skills:
- Roadway design experience.
- Experience with roadway design software such as Bentley OpenRoads Designer (preferred) PowerGeopak or Civil 3D.
- Familiarity with 3D modeling for roadway projects.
Soft Skills:
- A strong desire to learn grow and excel as an engineer and a professional.
- Ability to mentor and guide entrylevel technical staff.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work paid overtime to meet project deadlines when necessary.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in civil engineering.
- 4 years of professional experience including 2 years focused on roadway design.
- Illinois P.E. or eligible to obtain within 6 months.
Compensation Range: $90000 $110000
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 & wellbeing plans
Financial wellness plans
Worklife balance programs
Want to know more Visitour benefits pagefor all the details.
Culture
We understand that selecting a job is about more than the daytoday tasks. Its important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. Youll 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 skillbuilding courses
Mentorship opportunities
Awardwinning internship program
Employee recognition
And so much more!
As employers/governmental contractors we comply with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. To assist us in meeting our affirmative action goals employees are encouraged to refer minorities women veterans and individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
EEO / MINORITY / FEMALE / INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES / VETERAN
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