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.

Job Title

Structural Designer – Power Market

Office Locations: Springfield, IL | Peoria, IL | St. Louis, MO | Lisle, IL Other Hanson locations may be considered based on candidate qualifications.

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 the Life of a Structural Engineer at Hanson

Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

  • Perform complex engineering calculations and utilize structural design software for analysis and design
  • Collaborate with other team members to efficiently complete building and facilities projects
  • Conduct and review structural analysis and design, including calculations, specifications, details, and construction plans
  • Participate in site investigations, structural assessments, and field reconnaissance
  • Assist in preparing construction documents, reports of findings, and project close-out documentation
  • Work closely with senior technical staff across disciplines
  • Prepare quantity take-offs and opinions of probable construction costs
  • Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural coursework (required)
  • Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (desirable)
  • E.I.T. certification (required)
  • PE License (desirable)
  • Ability to sit for the 16-hour NCEES Structural exam (required)
  • 0–5 years of relevant experience

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in REVIT and structural design software such as STAAD or RISA (desirable)

Soft Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivated and eager to learn new technical skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Working at Hanson

  • Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices
  • Must be willing to accept periodic out-of-town travel assignments
  • Must be willing and able to work overtime to meet project demands and deadlines

Salary Range: $74,000 – $89,000

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

  • 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

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

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

  • 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

  • And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — 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.