Senior Transportation Project Engineer

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.

Job Title:

Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Location:

Chicago, Lisle, IL

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you're looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day-with opportunities to learn and advance-Hanson is the right place to build your career.

Our commitment to sustainability shapes our focus on client success and long‑term partnerships that strengthen our communities and environment.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Transportation Project Engineer at Hanson

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

* Take a leading role on major Illinois transportation projects, including the Tollway I‑355/I‑88 Interchange master planning project and the IDOT I‑80 Mississippi River Bridge replacement and interchange reconstruction

* Serve as a project engineer coordinating with multiple disciplines and subconsultants, contributing to schedules, and reviewing design team work

* Grow into deputy project manager responsibilities as experience increases

* Mentor and support junior engineers to build technical skills and professional confidence

* Develop roadway design solutions for:

Major interstate and tollway improvements

Urban thoroughfare reconstructions

Rural highway rehabilitation and reconstruction

* Direct the development of construction plans and contract documents

* Work with the latest Open Roads Designer (ORD) software, supported by internal training and active user groups

* Author engineering reports, technical documents, and special provisions

* Visit project sites to assess existing conditions, identify challenges, and develop alternative solutions

* Review complex technical calculations, plans, reports, and deliverables

* Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and occasional public involvement activities

* Travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits

* Perform other related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

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

Skills

* Experience with Illinois DOT and/or Illinois Tollway planning, design, plan production, and PS&E

* Working knowledge of Open Roads Designer; familiarity with ORD 3D modeling is a plus

* Strong interest in continued learning and expanding technical and leadership skills

* Experience leading or supporting quality control reviews

* Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (required)

* Typically 10+ years of professional engineering experience, including 6+ years focused on roadway or transportation design

* Roadway design experience with IDOT and/or Illinois Tollway (required)

* Illinois P.E. or ability to reciprocate within six months

Why Hanson?

* Career Advancement:
Opportunities for professional development and long‑term growth

* Professional Development:
Internal and external training, plus support for technical and industry involvement

* Collaborative Environment: A supportive team that values innovation and your ideas

* Competitive Compensation:
As a 100% employee‑owned firm, your success is tied to the company's success

* Work‑Life Balance:
Flexible work arrangements (hybrid options), family care leave, wellness programs, and a supportive culture

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 Compensation is based on experience, technical qualifications, and overall fit. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

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…