A Day in the Life of a Structural Bridge Engineer at Hanson

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

• Lead or assist in leading bridge projects within Hanson’s Infrastructure Market, including highway and railway bridges, and potentially other structural projects across various markets.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and utilize software tools for analysis and design.
• Collaborate with senior technical staff and multidisciplinary teams on significant national projects.
• Conduct structural analysis and design, prepare specifications, details, and construction plans.
• Assign duties, manage project budgets, and mentor entry- and mid-level staff and technicians.
• Prepare and review calculations, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Support project pursuits and proposal development.
• Assist in developing project scopes and fee proposals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Experience with steel girder, prestressed concrete, and earth retaining structure design.
• Familiarity with AREMA design code and railway bridge design (preferred).
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as Risa, Midas, LARSA, Leap Bridge Concrete, L-Pile, and AASHTOWare.
• Ability to work independently and lead others.
• Task management and client service focus.
• Experience supporting proposal development.
• Design-Build project experience (preferred).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interest in varied assignments and continuous learning.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural coursework required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) registration or ability to obtain one required; SE registration preferred.
• Approved Team Leader by IDOT for NBIS Bridge Inspections (preferred).
• Experience with DOT bridge design practices and standards.
• Project experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, FDOT, and TxDOT (preferred).
• Experience with complex bridge types and components.
• Participation in technical societies.
• Experience managing project staff.