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What you do for a living should be more than a job that pays the bills — you should love it.

If you are an innovative, collaborative professional looking for a challenging career defined by compelling work and personal growth, you have found the right place. Hanson’s commitment to our clients reflects our allegiance to our most valued asset — our employee-owners. We invest in you.

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Our differentiator is the energy we bring to our projects and the values that guide our approach to employee ownership: Integrity, commitment, quality, relationships and innovation are reflected in our collaborations with clients, the public and each other. Our passion for contributing to a thriving planet and populace drives everything we do.

Does this resonate with you? We are always looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals who share our vision. Even if we don’t have the perfect fit for your talents now, we want to get to know you and add you to our prospect network.

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What's your next step?
Whether you're a student seeking an internship, a college graduate looking for your first job or a seasoned professional who's ready to try something new, we have a place for you. Explore our opportunities for the various stages of your career.
Interns

The ideal internship combines firsthand experience with real-world impact and mentorship from seasoned professionals. When you join us, we’ll immerse you in a dynamic environment of meaningful tasks that will enhance your technical and people skills. A typical internship includes:

  • collaborative team meetings
  • access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
  • feedback from mentors
  • opportunities to give back to the community
  • the feeling of being one of us!

At the end of a summer with Hanson, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and a clearer career vision. Read more about our internship program and explore our openings for the upcoming summer starting each year in August!

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New graduates

Starting your career with Hanson means working among a supportive team of experienced mentors, receiving structured training and developing practical skills through direct project engagement. We value curiosity and initiative. With open access to state-of-the-art technology and resources, you’ll experience continual learning and skill enhancement as you benefit from regular performance feedback, career guidance and company-sponsored seminars and workshops that foster professional growth and broaden industry knowledge. Our goal is to help you quickly integrate, gain confidence and establish a strong foundation for a successful career.

Just a few of our benefits for young professionals include:

  • owning a part of Hanson’s success as an employee owner
  • an educational assistance plan to support your drive for professional development and advanced learning
  • an employee assistance program to help you navigate work-life balance
  • reimbursement for licenses and certifications as you enhance your career experience

Read more about the outstanding benefits we offer our employee owners!

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Experienced professionals

You’ve built a strong portfolio and established yourself in the industry. Hanson balances a strong appreciation for time-tested experience with exciting opportunities for continued growth. Our experienced team members lead impactful projects and influence strategic decisions. With your years of knowledge, you’ll have the chance to mentor our young professionals and foster a culture of learning. Collaborative relationships are key to our success, and the many opportunities to attend conferences and workshops will help you expand your network as you help move Hanson forward. We foster a fulfilling environment where you’re encouraged to contribute and equipped to discover innovative solutions.

We support you with a variety of benefits as you focus on your personal and professional future, such as:

  • employee ownership and the opportunity to purchase Hanson stock
  • the Hanson Group 401(k) plan
  • an extensive health-care plan, health coaching and a wellness program
  • life and AD&D, long-term care, disability and cancer and specified disease insurance

Further explore our benefits and opportunities and learn how you can flourish with us!

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Find your place with us.

Our opportunities are plentiful and varied. When you apply, you place yourself in the running for your position of choice and become part of our talented network of prospects eligible for future openings.

Applying is easy! You can search by category, location or keyword or just browse our list of openings. Click on the “Get Started” link, fill in your information and upload your resume information. One of our recruiters will reach out to you with feedback.

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Employment law notices

Hanson is a drug-free workplace. New hires are subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks. We are not currently accepting submissions from third-party recruiters or agencies. We provide equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, age, color, physical or mental handicap, religion, sex or national origin.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an online application, please call (217) 747-9340. The phone number is to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. We appreciate your interest in career opportunities at Hanson.

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