Senior Roadway Engineer

Hanson Professional Services Inc.•Peoria, IL

20h•$95,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. A Day in Life of a Roadway Engineer at Hanson Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role: Major urban thoroughfare reconstructions. Rural highway and road rehabilitation and reconstruction. Green infrastructure solutions, pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Complex intersections, bridge replacements, and rail grade crossings. As a key member of the project design team you will help mentor and develop entry level staff in the areas of roadway design. We utilize the latest Open Roads Designer (ORD) software and have a training program in place to assist users at all levels and an active software user group to tackle new challenges. Design solutions for challenging transportation projects. Develop construction plans and contract documents. Author technical documents such as engineering reports and special provisions. Visit project sites to review existing conditions, identify potential challenges, and develop alternative solutions and recommendations. Work closely with experienced engineers who will guide and support you as you advance in your career. Provide direction and mentoring to engineering support staff. Prepare and review calculations, quantity takeoffs and opinions of probable cost. Grow client relationships and assist with project pursuits. Assist with public involvement activities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Roadway design experience.
Experience with roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer (preferred), PowerGeopak, or Civil 3D.
A strong desire to learn, grow, and excel as an engineer and a professional.
Ability to mentor and guide entry-level technical staff.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to put in extra hours to meet project deadlines when necessary.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
5+ years of professional experience, including 2+ years focused on roadway design.
Illinois P.E. or eligible to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Major urban thoroughfare reconstructions.
Rural highway and road rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Green infrastructure solutions, pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Complex intersections, bridge replacements, and rail grade crossings.
As a key member of the project design team you will help mentor and develop entry level staff in the areas of roadway design.
Design solutions for challenging transportation projects.
Develop construction plans and contract documents.
Author technical documents such as engineering reports and special provisions.
Visit project sites to review existing conditions, identify potential challenges, and develop alternative solutions and recommendations.
Work closely with experienced engineers who will guide and support you as you advance in your career.
Provide direction and mentoring to engineering support staff.
Prepare and review calculations, quantity takeoffs and opinions of probable cost.
Grow client relationships and assist with project pursuits.
Assist with public involvement activities.
Other duties as assigned.