Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Achieve Your Vision

If you're seeking a firm that fosters innovative thinking and challenges you daily, a career at Hanson is ideal. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to prioritize client success and foster meaningful partnerships.

A Day in the Life

• Take a leading role on major Illinois transportation projects, such as the Tollway I‑355/I‑88 Interchange master planning project and the IDOT I‑80 Mississippi River Bridge replacement and interchange reconstruction.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and subconsultants, contribute to schedules, and review design team work.
• Grow into deputy project manager responsibilities as experience increases.
• Mentor and support junior engineers to build their technical skills and professional confidence.
• Develop roadway design solutions for major interstate and tollway improvements, urban thoroughfare reconstructions, and rural highway rehabilitation and reconstruction.
• Direct the development of construction plans and contract documents using the latest OpenRoads Designer (ORD) software.
• Author engineering reports, technical documents, and special provisions.
• Visit project sites to assess existing conditions, identify challenges, and develop alternative solutions.
• Review complex technical calculations, plans, reports, and deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and occasional public involvement activities.
• Occasionally travel for client meetings and site visits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with Illinois DOT and/or Illinois Tollway planning, design, plan production, and PS&E.
• Working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer; familiarity with ORD 3D modeling is a plus.
• Strong interest in continued learning and expanding technical and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required).
• Typically 10+ years of professional engineering experience, including 6+ years focused on roadway or transportation design.
• IDOT and/or Illinois Tollway roadway design experience (required).
• Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to reciprocate within six months.

Why Hanson?

• Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional development and long-term growth.
• Professional Development: Internal and external training, plus support for technical and industry involvement.
• Collaborative Environment: A supportive team that values innovation and your ideas.
• Competitive Compensation: As a 100% employee-owned firm, your success is tied to the company's success.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements (hybrid options), family care leave, wellness programs, and a supportive culture.
• Salary Range: $150,000 – $180,000 (compensation is based on experience, technical qualifications, and overall fit).
• This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• 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.

About Us

We understand that choosing a job is about more than just 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 ready to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars.
• Lunch & learn development sessions.
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Award-winning internship program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.