Bridge Designer

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Bridge Designer to work on rail and infrastructure projects in Kansas City. This entry-level position involves designing and inspecting bridges and providing support for various engineering assignments. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and be prepared to engage in both design and fieldwork, while also developing their technical skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers and clients.
• 3 years of experience preferred, recent graduates considered.
• Interest in a variety of assignments is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and inspection of bridges and structures.
• Conduct analysis and prepare construction plans.
• Document construction activity for compliance.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

18 credit hours of structural engineering coursework

Registration as an Engineer Intern (EI)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Position Profile

This position will work within our Railroad Market in the Bridge Discipline on rail bridge projects, as well as on bridge projects in our Infrastructure Market. The position overall will provide design and construction engineering and support of a broad range of structural engineering assignments to potentially include building and industrial projects.

Position Profile

This position will work within our Railroad Market in the Bridge Discipline on rail bridge projects, as well as on bridge projects in our Infrastructure Market. The position overall will provide design and construction engineering and support of a broad range of structural engineering assignments to potentially include building and industrial projects.

A Day in the Life of a Structural Designer at Hanson

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

• 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
  
  

What We’re Looking For

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

Technical Skills

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

Soft Skills

• 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)
• 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 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (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
  
  

Working At Hanson

• Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices
• Must be willing to accept periodic out-of-town travel assignments
• Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project demands and deadlines
  
  

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? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

About

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!
  
  

As employers/governmental contractors, we comply with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. To assist us in meeting our affirmative action goals, employees are encouraged to refer minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY — AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

EEO / MINORITY / FEMALE / INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES / VETERAN

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.

Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

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