Civil Design Project Engineer

Our Rosemont office is centrally located within the Chicago metropolitan area and serves as the hub for our engineering services operations. Our Civil Design staff are focused on meeting the design and construction needs of a wide range of public and private clients throughout the area including transportation solutions water main/sanitary sewer rehabilitation stormwater management bicycle and pedestrian accommodations parks/public spaces and site development. This role goes beyond design. Its about impact leadership and collaboration. If you love solving problems managing teams and making a difference through civil 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

• Apply principles methods and techniques of civil engineering as they relate to the design of drainage and stormwater systems water main systems sanitary sewer systems roadways and other infrastructure.
• Perform design and analysis for civil engineering projects using approved computer programs and manual computations in accordance with the accepted design practice.
• Work independently on design and production of construction plans specifications and cost estimates.
• Prepare design calculations quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Contribute to team effort by providing guidance and technical insight to design engineers and other staff.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Independently create and manage CAD designs and production of design drawings.
• Attend project meetings both internally and with clients.
• May act as liaison with client contractors or others directly on a variety of projects assisting with required coordination and problem solving between all parties and site activities.
• Assist Project Manager with project costs by managing the budget invoicing and reporting of projects for both internal and client needs.

• Participate in networking events to support business development talent outreach and foster new relationships.

• Other assignments as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in transportation infrastructure and/or municipal civil design with increased technical and management responsibilities over time
• EIT and/or PE preferred and actively working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Familiarity with local agencies including Illinois municipalities IDOT Will/Cook/DuPage County and regulatory permitting agencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of MicroStation and Geopak or similar tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D or OpenRoads Designer

Not Sure Youre a Perfect Match

• Thats okay. If you have related experience in construction engineering site development transportation infrastructure water resources utility coordination or regulatory permitting and are passionate about civil 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 civil design technical development 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 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

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