Structural Engineer

at Hanson Professional Services, Inc. in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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About Us
Hanson Professional Services Inc. is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm of more than 500 employees providing a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, planning, and allied services throughout the USA.
Position Profile
This position will work within our Infrastructure Market in the Bridges Discipline for highway bridge projects, as well as bridge projects in the Railway Market and potentially other structural projects in all of Hanson's Markets. This position could be located in any of our offices nationwide and potentially full-time remote for the right individual.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Perform complex engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion.
Lead or assist in leading the bridge portion of projects for our Infrastructure bridge clients across the country.
Collaborate with senior technical staff and other project disciplines on significant projects across the country.
Conduct analysis and design, calculation, preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans.
Assign duties and mentor entry and mid-level staff and technicians.
Prepare and review calculations, quantity take-offs, and opinions of probable construction costs.
Assist in project pursuits and proposal development.
Assist in development of project scopes and fees.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Skills:
A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience with a background in steel girder design, prestressed concrete design, and earth retaining structure design
Complex bridge experience
Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code
Knowledge of AREMA design code and railway bridge design experience is desirable.
Proficiency in Risa, Midas, Leap Bridge Concrete, and similar analysis and design software
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and to direct the work of others
Task management experience
Excellent focus on client service
Experience supporting proposal development
Design-Build project experience is desirable
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/Training:
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering with additional course work in structural engineering is required.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) registrations
Master's degree in Structural Engineering is desirable.
Structural Engineering (S.E.) registration is desirable.
Ability to obtain a Structural Engineering (S.E.) registration is require.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
Demonstrated experience with design practices of various departments of transportation, development of bridge plans and standards.
Project experience with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is desirable.
Experience on projects with complex bridge types and components.
Participation with technical society organizations.
Working with and managing project staff.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

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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!

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