Beran joins Hanson’s headquarters as senior structural engineer

Steve Beran, P.E., S.E., senior structural engineer, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters. He will use his experience in bridge inspection, maintenance and design for various bridge projects.

Beran previously worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation for about 30 years, most recently as the District 6 bureau chief of operations. He also served in the U.S. Navy for six years, achieving the rank of petty officer first class. 

Beran received an associate degree in preengineering from Lincoln Land Community College, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a master’s degree in structural engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is a licensed professional engineer in Illinois and Idaho and a licensed structural engineer in Illinois. 

Hanson is a national, employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering, planning and allied services. The firm’s corporate headquarters is located at 1525 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703. The office may be reached by phone at (217) 788-2450.