at Hanson Professional Services, Inc. in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Building Structural Engineer
This position will work within our Government Market in the Building Structural Discipline on building and facilities projects, as well as other structural projects in all of Hanson’s Markets. The available office locations for this position will be Springfield, IL, Peoria, IL, St. Louis, MO and Lisle, IL. Other Hanson locations will be considered depending on the qualifications of the candidate.
A Day in the Life of a Building Structural Engineer
+ Perform complex engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion.
+ Conduct analysis and design, calculation, preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans.
+ Assist in project activities such as proposal development, site investigations and field reconnaissance, and processing assistance, utility locations, computer modelling, construction document preparation, construction contractor pricing and procurement assistance, report of findings preparation, and project close-out documentation.
+ Potential to assign duties and mentor entry level staff depending on level of experience.
+ Prepare and review calculations, quantity take-offs, and opinions of probable construction costs.
+ Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
+ Experience with Revit is preferred.
+ Experience with MicroStation is a plus.
+ Experience with MS Office Suite preferred.
+ Experience with structural design software packages such as Risa a plus.
Soft Skills:
+ Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and/or public stakeholders.
+ Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases.
+ Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills.
+ Interest in experiencing a variety of assignments is important.
Education/Experience:
+ 0-15 years of experience is desirable.
+ PE License is desirable.
+ SE License or the ability to obtain an SE License is required.
+ Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is desirable.
Working at Hanson:
+ Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices.
+ Must be willing to accept periodic out-of-town travel assignments.
+ Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project demands and deadlines.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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 (http://www.hanson-inc.com/careers/employee-benefits/) 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!
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
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.
? At Hanson, our people are what distinguishes us.
Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific, and allied services throughout the United States. With innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients the best possible results.
Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry. We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects; but small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.
