Illinois Bridge Group Manager - $10,000 Signing Bonus

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer in Springfield, Illinois. This leadership role entails managing bridge projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation and local authorities. Candidates should have over 10 years' experience in highway bridge design, with strong knowledge in structural engineering. A Master's degree, along with P.E. and S.E. registrations in Illinois, is preferred. Proficiencies in MicroStation and relevant design software are essential. The position involves staff mentorship, project collaboration, and technical communication responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in highway bridge design, minimum 8 years required.
• Experience with IDOT and Tollway design practices.
• Bachelors and/or Master's degree in relevant engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bridge group in Illinois, manage personnel.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and assist on projects.
• Collaborate on significant projects and manage bridge staff.

Skills

Project management

Technical communication

Structural design

Bridge design

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Registration as a Structural Engineer (S.E.)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge Modeler

Bentley OpenBridge Designer

Midas Civil

Larsa4D

MS Office Suite

Job description

* Lead a growing, dynamic, bridge group in the Illinois market by developing staff, delivering structural projects, and assisting in pursuing exciting opportunities.* Perform complex engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion.* Lead the bridge portion of projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway (Tollway) and Municipal/Local Government transportation projects throughout the state of Illinois.* Manage bridge staff in Illinois and determine staffing needs for projects.* Evaluate and report short term and long term backlog for IDOT and Tollway.* Collaborate and establish working relationships with project managers, senior technical staff and other project disciplines on significant projects across the country.* Preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans for complex projects.* Assign duties and mentor mid-level staff and technicians.* Assist in project winning pursuits and proposal development.* Assist in development of project scopes and fees.* Represent Hanson’s bridge group to clients, potential recruits, and professional organizations.* Other duties as assigned.* Experience with MicroStation or OpenBridge Modeler is preferred.* Experience with MS Office Suite preferred.* Experience with structural design software packages such as Bentley OpenBridge Designer is desirable.* Experience with Midas Civil or Larsa4D is desirable.* 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.* Target 10+ years of experience of highway bridge design, minimum experience of 8 years. Railway bridge design experience is desirable.* Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Structural Engineer (S.E.) in the state of Illinois.* Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is desirable.* Demonstrated experience with IDOT and Tollway design practices, development of bridge plans and standards, as well as Municipal/Local Government transportation standards and related discipline projects.* Experience on projects with complex bridge types and components that require unique solutions.* Participation with technical and professional society organizations to understand and lead new industry developments.* Working with and managing project staff.