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Bridge Designer

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

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 is an entry-level position geared for professional learning, growth, and increasing responsibility for design and construction engineering and support of a broad range of structural engineering assignments to include highway and railway bridge projects.

A Day in the Life of a Bridge Designer at Hanson

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

  • Assist and participate in design engineering.
  • 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:

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering with additional course work in structural engineering is required.
  • The ability to sit for the 16-hour NCEES Structural exam.
  • 0-5 years of experience.
  • Registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) with the Indiana State Board, Registration for Professional Engineers or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors is 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).
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering is desirable.

Technical Skills:

Proficient with the following software programs is desirable:

  • MicroStation
  • AutoCAD/Civil 3D
  • REVIT
  • BIM
  • Structural Design (STAAD, RISA, etc.).

Soft Skills:

  • Must be able to work as a team member and independently.
  • Have the desire to learn new skills.
  • Be self-motivated.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Working at Hanson:

  • Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices.
  • Candidate must be willing to accept out-of-town travel assignments and to work overtime to meet project demands.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $74,000

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!

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 resumesfrom recruiters or agencies/staffing firms.Resumesare 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 : $70,000 - $74,000

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