Bridge Designer

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an entry-level Bridge Designer, where you will engage in exciting projects in the Infrastructure Market. This role offers the chance to grow your skills in design and construction engineering while working on highway and railway bridge projects. Collaborate with a diverse team, participate in inspections, and contribute to innovative solutions. With a focus on professional development, you'll have access to educational webinars, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive work culture that values inclusivity. If you're eager to learn and make a difference in structural engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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

Monthly educational webinars

Leadership training

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position focused on learning and growth in structural engineering.
• Registration as Engineer Intern (EI) is required or to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design engineering and inspection of bridges and structures.
• Conduct analysis, design, and preparation of specifications and construction plans.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Interpersonal communication

Desire to learn new skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

REVIT

BIM

STAAD

RISA

Job description

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 is an entry-level position geared for professional learning, growth, and increasing responsibility for design and construction engineering and support of a broad range of structural engineering assignments to include highway and railway bridge projects.

A Day in the Life of a Bridge Designer at Hanson

Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• Assist and participate in design engineering.
• 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.

What We're Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering with additional course work in structural engineering is required.
• The ability to sit for the 16-hour NCEES Structural exam.
• 0-5 years of experience.
• Registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) with the Indiana State Board, Registration for Professional Engineers or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors is required, or the ability to obtain in 6 months, or an equivalent registration from another jurisdiction recognized by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is desirable.

Technical Skills:

Proficient with the following software programs is desirable:

• MicroStation
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• REVIT
• BIM
• Structural Design (STAAD, RISA, etc.).

Soft Skills:

• Must be able to work as a team member and independently.
• Have the desire to learn new skills.
• Be self-motivated.
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Working at Hanson:

• Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices.
• Candidate must be willing to accept out-of-town travel assignments and to work overtime to meet project demands.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $74,000

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

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