Structural Bridge Engineer

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural coursework required.
• 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.

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $160,000 per year. Salary offered is based on years of relevant experience.

• 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

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• 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!

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