Senior Bridge Engineer

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned bridge engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will lead and collaborate on complex highway and railway bridge projects, ensuring high-quality design and analysis. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive environment, this firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in your field, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of inclusion and development.

Benefits

Performance Bonuses

401(k) with Matching Contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive Health Plans

Financial Wellness Plans

Work-Life Balance Programs

Monthly Educational Webinars

Leadership Training

Mentorship Opportunities

Employee Recognition

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bridge design experience required.
• Proficiency in AASHTO LRFD and AREMA design codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and collaborate on bridge projects.
• Lead bridge design projects and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Bridge Design

Steel Girder Design

Prestressed Concrete Design

Earth Retaining Structure Design

AASHTO LRFD Design Code

Risa

Midas

Leap Bridge Concrete

Task Management

Client Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.E.) Registration

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Risa

Midas

Leap Bridge Concrete

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position, you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

About Us

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm of more than 500 employees providing a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, planning, and allied services throughout the USA.

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 could be located in any of our offices nationwide and potentially full-time remote for the right individual.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Perform complex engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion.
• Lead or assist in leading the bridge portion of projects for our Infrastructure bridge clients across the country.
• Collaborate with senior technical staff and other project disciplines on significant projects across the country.
• Conduct analysis and design, calculation, preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans.
• Assign duties and mentor entry and mid-level staff and technicians.
• Prepare and review calculations, quantity take-offs, and opinions of probable construction costs.
• Assist in project pursuits and proposal development.
• Assist in development of project scopes and fees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Skills:

• A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience with a background in steel girder design, prestressed concrete design, and earth retaining structure design
• Complex bridge experience
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code
• Knowledge of AREMA design code and railway bridge design experience is desirable.
• Proficiency in Risa, Midas, Leap Bridge Concrete, and similar analysis and design software
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and to direct the work of others
• Task management experience
• Excellent focus on client service
• Experience supporting proposal development
• Design-Build project experience is desirable

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/Training:

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering with additional course work in structural engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registrations

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is desirable.
• Structural Engineering (S.E.) registration is desirable.
• Ability to obtain a Structural Engineering (S.E.) registration is require.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience with design practices of various departments of transportation, development of bridge plans and standards.
• Project experience with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is desirable.
• Experience on projects with complex bridge types and components.
• Participation with technical society organizations.
• Working with and managing project staff.

Salary range: $130,000 - $155,000

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!

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