Structural Project Engineer

Our Rosemont office is centrally located within the Chicago metropolitan area and serves as the hub for our engineering services operations. Our Structural staff is focused on meeting the design and construction needs of our public and private clients throughout the area including providing structural solutions for a wide range of projects such as transportation bicycle and pedestrian accommodations stormwater parks/public spaces and site development. Our staffs primary focus is roadway and pedestrian bridge design and rehabilitation retaining wall and floodwall design spillway/dam design culvert design and design of other structures needed to support other CBBEL projects. Additionally our Structural Group regularly performs bridge and dam inspections throughout Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana. The Project Engineer role goes beyond design and offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement. Its about impact leadership and collaboration. If you love solving problems managing teams and making a difference through civil and structural design this might be the perfect next step in your career.

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

• Prepare design plans specifications and related documents for the development of engineering projects.
• Document 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 thedepartment QA/QCchecklist.
• Evaluate existing site conditions including topographicsurvey and geotechnical data.
• Coordinate with utility companies todetermineifrelocationsare necessary with regards to the design project as needed.
• Perform required calculations for theaccurateand complete design of project features.
• Develop and/or back check quantity and cost estimates for design projects.
• Assistin the preparation ofpermittingdocuments.
• Utilize value engineeringtechnicalinputand contributions from others throughoutdesignprocess.
• Undertake research related to new methods or materials for use in projects.
• Assist in thepreparationof proposals for future work.
• Assistwith work across departments for multi-disciplinary jobs.
• Assistin managing sub-consultants engaged in support of design projects.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan andaccomplishgoals.
• Continually develop personal knowledge of engineering and construction best practices and standards byleveragingjob experience.
• May act as liaison with client contractors or others directly involved with the projectassistingwith required coordination and problem solving between all parties and site activities.
• Assistin controlling project costs by managing the budget invoicing and reporting of projects for both internal and client needs.
• Assistwith and eventually lead bridge and other inspections after completing required training.
• Contribute to team effort by providing guidance and technical insight to Structural Engineers.
• Expandexistingnetworkby attending networking events and fostering new relationships that can contribute to potential talent identification and business development opportunities.
• Other assignments as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in the structural engineering field.
• Engineer Intern Certification in the State of Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• Structural Engineer (SE) licensure or ability to take the Structural Engineering Exam within 2 years of hire date.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with software applications including MicroStation and Geopak or similar tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D or OpenRoads Designer.
• Familiarity with common structural design software (Enercalc Risa 3D Merlin Dash Open Bridge DesignerAASHTOWare etc.)

Not Sure Youre a Perfect Match

• Thats okay. If you have related experience and are passionate about structural design we encourage you to apply.
• Bring your initiative and technical expertise. Well bring mentorship flexibility and opportunities to help you grow.

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 26 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 structural design technical development and project management.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurance generous PTO 401(k) matching 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