Transportation Engineer - Roadways

About the role

The Transportation Engineer position at Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is available in either the downtown Chicago Loop or Lisle (metro) office. This role involves working 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. The successful candidate will become an immediate contributor and will also help mentor entry-level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Become an immediate contributor on major Hanson projects in Illinois.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and support their technical development.
• Develop roadway design solutions for challenging transportation projects.
• Work with the latest OpenRoads Designer (ORD) software, supported by internal training resources and active user groups.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience, including 2+ years focused on roadway design or transportation engineering.
• Illinois P.E. or the ability to reciprocate a license from another state within 6 months.

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.

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

Pay

$100,000 – $135,000 per year. Compensation will be based on experience, technical qualifications, and overall alignment with the role.

Schedule

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.