Construction Resident Engineer – Servicing Clients in Lake and McHenry Counties, IL

Were seeking a professional with 7 years of experience particularly in Water Transmission Pipeline projects involving PCCP Ductile Iron and Steel. If youre passionate about solving real-world challenges leading field operations and making a tangible difference in communities we want to hear from you.

At CBBEL our values guide everything we do:
Integrity We follow through on our promises.
Excellence Were always learning growing and raising the bar.
Fellowship We support each other like a true team.
Resilience We stay steady even when challenges arise.
Collaboration We bring our best when we work together.

Sound like your kind of environment Lets dive into the details.

What Youll Do

• Serve as the onsite project representative
• On-site problem solving to provide the best solutions to the client
• Inspection duties
• Perform construction contract administration
• Develop probable construction cost estimates
• Attend client meetings (typically municipal clients)
• Supervise review and mentor staff members
• Other assignments as needed

What You Bring

• B.S. Engineering with 7 years of construction management
• Experience with Water Transmission Pipelines including PCCP Ductile Iron and Steel
• P.E. License in Illinois preferred or on P.E. track
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written and oral)
• Working knowledge and experience with state and local regulations
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and experience with CAD programs a plus preferably MicroStation

Not Sure Youre a Perfect Match

Thats okay! If you have a background in civil engineering with a strong focus on construction especially in areas like infrastructure development field engineering or construction inspection we encourage you to apply. Your practical experience and problem-solving mindset could be a great fit for our team.

Why Join CBBEL

CBBEL is a full-service civil engineering firm with more than 250 professionals committed to delivering accurate timely and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges. One out of every three team members has been with us for more than 20 years demonstrating how our values create a place where people want to grow.

Our team serves as Municipal Engineer for 25 communities and supports hundreds of public and private sector clients with planning design and construction services. We boast a highly talented experienced and educated team and are proud of our successful long-term relationships with a wide variety of clients throughout Chicagoland. When you join us youll find:

• Clear growth opportunities in design project management or specialized areas like Construction Environmental or Water Resources
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurance generous PTO 401(k) matching company vehicle and discretionary bonuses
• A team that values your input supports your goals and celebrates shared success

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