Bridge Structural Engineer — Lead Projects & Innovation

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Hawthorne Place (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to lead highway and railway bridge projects within its Infrastructure Market.

You will perform complex analyses, prepare construction plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on national-scale projects. The role demands strong AASHTO LRFD knowledge, experience with steel girder and prestressed concrete designs, and the ability to mentor junior staff while managing budgets and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural coursework.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience.
• PE registration is required; SE registration preferred.
• IDOT, Illinois Tollway, FDOT, and TxDOT project experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring staff.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in leading bridge projects within Hanson’s Infrastructure Market.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and use software tools for analysis and design.
• Collaborate with senior technical staff and multidisciplinary teams on national projects.
• Prepare specifications, details, and construction plans.
• Assign duties, manage project budgets, and mentor staff and technicians.
• Support project pursuits and proposal development; develop scopes and fee proposals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

AASHTO LRFD

Steel girder design

Prestressed concrete

Earth retaining structures

AREMA design code

Railway bridge design

Risa

Midas

LARSA

Leap Bridge

L-Pile

AASHTOWare

Independent work

Project management

Client service

Proposal development

Design-Build

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Structural coursework

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

SE registration (preferred)

Tools

Risa

Midas

LARSA

Leap Bridge Concrete

L-Pile

AASHTOWare

IDOT/NTDOT bridge design tools

Job description

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to lead highway and railway bridge projects within its Infrastructure Market.

You will perform complex analyses, prepare construction plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on national-scale projects. The role demands strong AASHTO LRFD knowledge, experience with steel girder and prestressed concrete designs, and the ability to mentor junior staff while managing budgets and proposals.