What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineer - Roadways position at Hanson Professional Services Inc.?
Hanson Values
Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation
If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.
About Us
At Hanson Professional Services, Inc., we are committed to transforming communities through innovative engineering solutions. We are seeking a full-time Transportation Engineer for our new downtown Chicago Loop or Lisle (metro) office. Our roadway team is dynamic, forward-thinking, and passionate about making a difference.
A Day in the Life of a Transportation Engineer at Hanson
By Joining Our Team In This Role, You Will
The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:
Skills
Join the Hanson team and love what you do. Focus on making a difference as you support the development of infrastructure that has a positive impact on communities here at home and across the country.
Compensation will be based on experience, technical qualifications, and overall alignment with the role. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
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:
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:
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.
Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation
If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.
About Us
At Hanson Professional Services, Inc., we are committed to transforming communities through innovative engineering solutions. We are seeking a full-time Transportation Engineer for our new downtown Chicago Loop or Lisle (metro) office. Our roadway team is dynamic, forward-thinking, and passionate about making a difference.
A Day in the Life of a Transportation Engineer at Hanson
By Joining Our Team In This Role, You Will
- Become an immediate contributor on major Hanson projects in Illinois, such as the Tollway I-355/I-88 Interchange master planning project near Chicago and the IDOT I-80 Mississippi River Bridge replacement and interchange reconstruction project between Illinois and Iowa.
- Help mentor entry-level engineers and support their technical development.
- Develop roadway design solutions for challenging transportation projects that include:
- Major interstate and tollway improvements and reconstruction.
- Urban thoroughfare reconstructions.
- Rural highway and road rehabilitation and reconstruction.
- Work with the latest OpenRoads Designer (ORD) software, supported by internal training resources and active user groups for staff at all experience levels.
- Visit project sites to review existing conditions, identify potential challenges, and develop alternative solutions and recommendations.
- Provide occasional support for public involvement activities.
- Occasional out-of-town travel for client meetings and site visits.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- To support your growth, Hanson offers a variety of education and development opportunities to help you build your skills and advance your career.
The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:
Skills
- Illinois DOT/Tollway planning, design, plan production, and PS&E experience.
- Working knowledge of roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer.
- Familiarity with OpenRoads Designer 3D modeling.
- Desire to mentor and guide entry-level technical staff.
- Interest in continued learning, professional growth, and expanding technical and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work paid overtime when needed to meet project deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
- 5 years of professional engineering experience, including 2 years focused on roadway design or transportation engineering.
- Roadway design experience with the Illinois Tollway and/or IDOT preferred.
- Illinois P.E. or the ability to reciprocate a license from another state within 6 months.
Join the Hanson team and love what you do. Focus on making a difference as you support the development of infrastructure that has a positive impact on communities here at home and across the country.
- Career Advancement: We believe in investing in our employees' growth and provide opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Professional Development: Hanson provides opportunities for both internal and external technical training and supports participation with technical and industry organizations.
- Innovative Projects: Work on a variety of challenging and impactful projects that shape the infrastructure of the many communities we serve.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team that values your ideas and fosters a culture of innovation.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, plus a $5,000 signing bonus. We are 100% employee owned and when we succeed, we do so together.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible work arrangements, family care leave, wellness programs, and a supportive work environment.
Compensation will be based on experience, technical qualifications, and overall alignment with the role. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
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
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!
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.
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000