Senior Civil Site Engineer

About the role

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior Civil Site Engineer to work as part of multidisciplinary design teams planning and executing infrastructure projects for clients primarily in industrial, site development, ports/multimodal freight, and manufacturing sectors, with opportunities in Power and Infrastructure markets. Projects include reconstruction and rehabilitation of industrial infrastructure such as roads, rail, utilities, highways, culverts, storm sewer, stormwater detention, rail grade crossings, signing, pavement marking, and traffic control plans. Greenfield and Brownfield projects may involve site development or redevelopment. Power projects may include substations, solar farms, wind farms, and battery storage facilities, while Infrastructure projects may include municipal projects, bike trails, parks, parking lots, and commercial site development.

This role is available in McHenry, IL, Peoria, IL, or Houston, TX, with potential consideration for Lisle, IL; Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO; Springfield, IL; or fully remote scenarios for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the project design team, developing designs and providing direction to junior engineers and CADD/Technician staff in civil and site design, including grading, stormwater design, rail and roadways, utilities, and agency/railroad coordination.
• Work on a variety of projects, take direction from multiple project managers, and coordinate with other staff.
• Support design development for predominantly industrial clients across the U.S., North, and Central America, focusing on logistics-focused projects.
• Prepare and review complex design calculations and construction documents for industrial infrastructure, highways, roads, culverts, storm sewer, rail grade crossings, signing, pavement marking, and traffic control plans.
• Manage and develop junior staff.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables lists.
• Work with clients to deliver cost-effective and constructable projects.
• Deliver design tasks on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support to other areas of Hanson.
• Review contractor submittals and observe construction on-site to assess conformance with plans and specifications.
• Interact with clients to discuss existing and future projects and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Participate in proposal development.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and other disciplines to track project backlog, staffing requirements, and support integrated project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 10 or more years of general civil engineering experience with an emphasis on site development.
• Railway and/or roadway engineering experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of the assigned office or ability to reciprocate from another state within 6 months. Additional licensure in Texas, Louisiana, or a Canadian province is favorable.

Skills

• Seeking upward growth opportunities with potential to advance to client, project, or technical leadership roles.
• Ability to translate scope requirements into clear, concise deliverables that meet client needs while adhering to budget and schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and build relationships with staff at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior technical staff.
• Effective oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D software, surface modeling, corridors, and pipe networks.
• Participation and/or leadership roles in applicable technical or professional societies is favorable.
• Willingness to accept out-of-town travel assignments and work overtime to meet project demands.
• Ability to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Performance bonuses.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Comprehensive health and well-being plans.
• Financial wellness programs.
• Work-life balance programs.

Additional opportunities for career development include monthly educational webinars, leadership training, lunch & learn sessions, 24/7 access to skill-building courses, mentorship opportunities, an award-winning internship program, and employee recognition initiatives.

Pay

$110,000 - $150,000, based on years and level of experience.

Schedule

• Flexible work schedule available.
• Partial remote work option may be available in the future, based on satisfactory project and job performance.