Bridge Civil Engineer (EIT)

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Bridge Engineer (EIT) to assist in the design and inspection of bridges and structures, with responsibilities ranging from construction engineering to compliance evaluation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and must possess at least 18 credit hours in structural engineering coursework, with registration as an Engineer Intern in Illinois required. This position offers a compensation range of $76,000 – $95,000.

Additional benefits include performance bonuses, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Candidate may be recent graduate or an experienced individual with up to 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in design of bridges and structures.
• Conduct observation and documentation of construction activity.
• Conduct evaluation of construction for compliance with contract documents.

Skills

MicroStation

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

LPILE

RISA 3-D

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

18 credit hours of structural engineering coursework

Registration as Engineer Intern (EI)

Job description

Bridge Engineer (EIT) – Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in design of bridges and structures
• Assist and participate in the inspection of in-service bridges and structures
• Conduct analysis and design, calculation, preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans
• Assist and participate in construction engineering
• Conduct observation and documentation of construction activity
• Conduct evaluation of construction for compliance with contract documents
• Interpret plans for design intent
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills

• Experience with MicroStation preferred
• Experience with MS Office Suite preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD, LPILE and RISA 3‑D a plus
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 18 credit hours of structural engineering coursework (may include design project credit hours if your role was structural). For those 6 or fewer credit hours short of the 18 credit hour requirement, proof of class enrollment to achieve this level is required (reimbursable).
• The ability to sit for the 16‑hour NCEES Structural exam
• Registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation required or the ability to obtain in 6 months, or an equivalent registration from another jurisdiction recognized by the NCEES
• Demonstrated excellence in academia
• Candidate may be recent graduate or an experienced individual with up to 3 years of experience (salary commensurate with experience)
• Candidates with a master’s degree in structural engineering are preferred

Compensation range: $76,000 – $95,000

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms unless a signed agreement is in place.