Senior Transportation Project Engineer

Hanson Professional Services Inc.•Chicago, IL

2d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hanson is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Engineer to take a leading role on major Illinois transportation projects. This role involves serving as a project engineer coordinating with multiple disciplines and subconsultants, contributing to schedules, and reviewing design team work. The position offers opportunities to grow into deputy project manager responsibilities and mentor junior engineers. The engineer will develop roadway design solutions for major interstate and tollway improvements, urban thoroughfare reconstructions, and rural highway rehabilitation and reconstruction. Responsibilities include directing the development of construction plans and contract documents, working with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) software, authoring engineering reports, and visiting project sites to assess conditions and develop solutions. The role also involves reviewing complex technical calculations, plans, reports, and deliverables, and participating in client meetings, proposal development, and occasional public involvement activities. Occasional travel for client meetings and site visits may be required.

Requirements

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
Experience leading or supporting quality control reviews
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
Typically 10+ years of professional engineering experience, including 6+ years focused on roadway or transportation design
Roadway design experience with IDOT and/or Illinois Tollway (required)
Illinois P.E. or ability to reciprocate within six months

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ORD 3D modeling

Responsibilities

Take a leading role on major Illinois transportation projects, including the Tollway I-355/I-88 Interchange master planning project and the IDOT I-80 Mississippi River Bridge replacement and interchange reconstruction
Serve as a project engineer coordinating with multiple disciplines and subconsultants, contributing to schedules, and reviewing design team work
Grow into deputy project manager responsibilities as experience increases
Mentor and support junior engineers to build 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
Work with the latest OpenRoads Designer (ORD) software, supported by internal training and active user groups
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
Travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits
Perform other related duties as assigned

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
Opportunities for professional development and long-term growth
Internal and external training, plus support for technical and industry involvement
Supportive team that values innovation and your ideas
Flexible work arrangements (hybrid options)
Family care leave
Wellness programs
Monthly educational webinars
Leadership training
Lunch & learn development sessions
24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
Mentorship opportunities
Award-winning internship program
Employee recognition