Transportation Engineering

Chicago Downtown, IL

Full time

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

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.

we are committed to transforming communities through innovative engineering solutions. We are seeking a full-time Transportation Engineer for our new downtown Chicago Loop or Lisle (metro) office. A Day in the Life of a Transportation Engineer at Hanson

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:

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.

Occasional out-of-town travel for client meetings and site visits.

To support your growth, Hanson offers a variety of education and development opportunities to help you build your skills and advance your career.

The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:

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.

Ability to work paid overtime when needed to meet project deadlines.

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience, including 2+ years focused on roadway design or transportation engineering.
• Focus on making a difference as you support the development of infrastructure that has a positive impact on communities here at home and across the country.

We believe in investing in our employees' growth and provide opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Hanson provides opportunities for both internal and external technical training and supports participation with technical and industry organizations.

Innovative Projects : Work on a variety of challenging and impactful projects that shape the infrastructure of the many communities we serve.

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, plus a $5,000 signing bonus. Benefit from flexible work arrangements, family care leave, wellness programs, and a supportive work environment.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

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:

Performance bonuses

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Leadership training

24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

Award-winning internship program

Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific and allied services throughout the U.With an innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients top-quality 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 and small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.