A Day in the Life of a Transportation Engineer at HansonBy joining our team in this role, you will:
- Become an immediate contributor on major Hanson projects in Illinois, such as the Tollway I-355/I-88 Interchange master planning project near Chicago and the IDOT I-80 Mississippi River Bridge replacement and interchange reconstruction project between Illinois and Iowa.
- Help mentor entry-level engineers and support their technical development.
- Develop roadway design solutions for challenging transportation projects that include:
- Major interstate and tollway improvements and reconstruction.
- Urban thoroughfare reconstructions.
- Rural highway and road rehabilitation and reconstruction.
- Work with the latest OpenRoads Designer (ORD) software, supported by internal training resources and active user groups for staff at all experience levels.
- Visit project sites to review existing conditions, identify potential challenges, and develop alternative solutions and recommendations.
- Provide occasional support for public involvement activities.
- Occasional out-of-town travel for client meetings and site visits.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- To support your growth, Hanson offers a variety of education and development opportunities to help you build your skills and advance your career.
What We're Looking ForThe following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:
Skills:- Illinois DOT/Tollway planning, design, plan production, and PS&E experience.
- Working knowledge of roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer.
- Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer 3D modeling.
- Desire to mentor and guide entry-level technical staff.
- Interest in continued learning, professional growth, and expanding technical and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work paid overtime when needed to meet project deadlines.
Education/Experience:- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
- 5+ years of professional engineering experience, including 2+ years focused on roadway design or transportation engineering.
- Roadway design experience with the Illinois Tollway and/or IDOT preferred.
- Illinois P.E. or the ability to reciprocate a license from another state within 6 months.
Salary range: $100,000 - $135,000 per year.
Compensation will be based on experience, technical qualifications, and overall alignment with the role. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
BenefitsOur 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 for all the details.
CultureWe 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!
