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Senior Transportation Project Engineer

$150k - $180k

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.

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.

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 I355/I88 Interchange master planning project and the IDOT I80 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 improvementsUrban thoroughfare reconstructionsRural highway rehabilitation and reconstruction
  • Direct the development of construction plans and contract documents
  • Work with the latest OpenRoads 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 OpenRoads 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 longterm 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% employeeowned firm, your success is tied to the company's success
  • WorkLife 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 plans
  • Financial wellness plans
  • Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visitour benefits pagefor 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!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO - EMPLOYER

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.

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