Mechanical Project Engineer

Our Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Department focuses on municipal IDOT tollway and county roadway/streetscape lighting projects as well as site/parking lot lighting ITS local event power standby generators potable water pump stations stormwater pump stations sewage lift stations electric vehicle chargers etc.

Responsibilities and Scope of Work will include but not limited to:

• Building and implementing functional computerbased models from scratch both steady state and extended period simulations.
• Evaluates existing system infrastructure and controls associated with water distribution systems and sanitary sewer collection systems to be represented within a computerbased model.
• Participates in the appropriate data and calibration information gathering to apply to computerbased models.
• Analyzing and exhibiting modeling results to assist in the direction of the proposed improvements.
• Documents all design work progress in writing drawings sketches calculations or tabulations for the quality assurance reviews of work performed by other staff including completion of the department QA/QC process.
• Evaluates existing site conditions including topographic survey and geotechnical field data collection.
• Coordinates with utility companies for new services.
• Performs required calculations for the accurate and complete design of project features.
• Develops and/or back checks quantity and cost estimations for design project.
• Assists in the preparation of permitting documents.
• Utilizes value engineering technical input and contributions from others throughout design process.
• Prepares design plans specifications and related documents for the development of engineering projects at the direction of their manager.
• Undertakes research related to new methods or materials for use in projects.
• Assists in the preparations of proposals for future work.
• Assists in managing subconsultants engaged in support of design projects.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Continually develops personal knowledge of engineering and construction best practices and standards by leveraging job experience.
• May act as liaison with client contractors or others directly involved with the project assisting with required coordination and problem solving between parties and site activities.
• Assists in controlling project costs by managing the budget invoicing and reporting of projects for both internal and client needs.
• Contributes to team effort by providing guidance and technical insight to Mechanical Engineers.

• Expands existing network by attending networking events and fostering new relationships that can contribute to potential talent identification and business development opportunities.

The Successful Employee should exhibit the following characteristics:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Influencing skills at all levels of the organization.
• Exhibits leadership characteristics when needed.
• Ability to successfully mentor and develop younger staff.
• Maintains a consistent and dependable schedule.
• Completes tasks independently and efficiently.

We offer high growth potential enjoyable worklife balance schedule flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life disability PTO days as well as an employer matching 401(k) program and discretionary bonus program.

Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CBBEL to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status changes in marital status pregnancy childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth parenthood creed veterans status veterans disability and physical or mental disability citizenship status or unfavorable discharge from the military. CBBEL intends that all matters related to recruiting hiring training compensation benefits promotions transfers terminations layoffs and recalls as well as all CBBEL sponsored social and recreational programs and all treatment on the job be free of unlawful discriminatory practices. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process please email .