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Freelance Civil Structural Engineer Jobs in Springfield, IL

Hansoninc

Civil Works Lead

Springfield, IL · On-site

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical, Structural, or Civil Engineering. * Professional Engineer (PE) license required. * Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil works projects.

Kleinfelder Inc

Civil / Municipal Engineer

Springfield, IL · Hybrid

$91K - $129K/yr

Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver ...

Hansoninc

Geotechnical Engineer

Springfield, IL

$85K - $120K/yr

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, and environmental engineers. * Assist with construction support services such as submittal reviews, field observations, and ...

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How much do freelance civil structural engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance civil structural engineer in Springfield, IL is $101,370.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,800.00 and $124,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Civil Structural Engineer vs Civil Structural Engineer?

AspectFreelance Civil Structural EngineerCivil Structural Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in civil or structural engineering, licensure varies by projectRequires a degree, professional licensure (PE or SE), and often more formal certifications
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, project-based, often remote or on-site at client locationsEmployed by firms, government agencies, or corporations, primarily office-based with site visits
Employer & Industry UsageIndependent contractor serving multiple clients across construction, consulting, and designFull-time employee or consultant within engineering firms or public agencies

In summary, a Freelance Civil Structural Engineer operates independently, handling diverse projects on a contractual basis, while a Civil Structural Engineer typically works within an organization, focusing on ongoing projects with a stable employer. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work setup and employment structure.

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Civil Works Lead

Civil Works Lead

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.

Springfield, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

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 the Civil Works Lead at Hanson. This senior leadership role will help establish and grow Hanson's Civil Works practice, serving as the technical, strategic, and practice-development lead for federal, state, regional, and local civil works opportunities. The Chief Civil Works Engineer will advance Hanson's capabilities in flood risk management, dam and levee safety, civil works operations and maintenance, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and resilient water infrastructure.
Here's a snapshot of some of the tasks you may perform in this role:
  • Lead and manage civil works and flood damage reduction projects across all phases, including scope development, staffing, budgeting, earned value management, scheduling, and client relationship management.
  • Direct the daily activities of project staff and assist in the preparation of plans and contract documents.
  • Mentoring and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including geotechnical, water resources, civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural.
  • Lead the development of Hanson's Civil Works practice, including technical direction, growth strategy, staffing priorities, quality expectations, and operating rhythm.
  • Support a Civil Works technical discipline group or practice team that integrates geotechnical, structural, water resources, environmental, civil/site, and construction-phase services.
  • Support the phased growth of the practice, including identification of technical gaps, hiring priorities, mentoring needs, and strategic teaming needs.
  • Develop internal civil works capability by mentoring project managers and technical staff on USACE, FEMA, FERC, BOR, NRCS, state dam safety, NFIP, and related civil works requirements.
  • Support, maintain, and periodically update Hanson's Civil Works business plan, capture plan, PM civil works playbook, federal opportunity forecast, SWOT analysis, and related practice-development tools.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of reusable civil works collateral, including SOQs, SF 330 content, project descriptions, resumes, capability sheets, proposal boilerplate, and client briefing materials.
  • Support strategic capture efforts for USACE, FEMA, FERC, BOR, NRCS, state water agencies, levee/drainage districts, water management districts, flood control authorities, ports, and dam owners.
  • Help establish go/no-go criteria for civil works pursuits, including IDIQs, MATOCs, on-call contracts, task orders, and strategic teaming opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with federal agencies, state/regional owners, local sponsors, teaming partners, and specialty subconsultants.
  • Support client pre-positioning through technical briefings, white papers, site visits, risk workshops, and targeted capability discussions.
  • Provide senior technical review and QA/QC leadership for civil works planning, design, rehabilitation, inspection, risk assessment, and engineering during construction.
  • Support risk-informed design, levee accreditation, dam safety assessments, PFMA-style reviews, instrumentation and monitoring plans, emergency action plans, and civil works O&M programs.
  • Promote consistent use of Hanson's QMS, risk registers, document control practices, technical review processes, and applicable USACE/FEMA/FERC guidance.

What We're Looking For
We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:
Skills:
  • Experience working on multidisciplinary teams delivering civil works projects.
  • Proficiency across all phases of civil works projects, including feasibility studies, design, and engineering during construction.
  • Ability to lead and facilitate design and construction meetings with internal teams, clients, and contractors.
  • Working knowledge of earned value management and project management software tools.
  • Strong client relationship skills with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with subconsultants and maintain professional partnerships.
  • Strong proposal development skills, including cost estimating, technical writing, and communication.

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical, Structural, or Civil Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil works projects.
  • Demonstrated experience with federal civil works clients, preferably USACE, FEMA, FERC, BOR, NRCS, or state dam safety/water agencies.
  • Experience developing a practice, discipline, market sector, technical group, or major client program strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of IDIQ/MATOC delivery, SF 330 pursuits, capture planning, federal procurement, teaming, and client relationship development

Salary range: $150,000 - $2000,000, based on years of experience.
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.

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