Civil Design Project Engineer - Evanston

We seek out experienced and responsive professionals who are committed to personal service while enjoying a flexible schedule and work-life balance. CBBEL is a full-service civil, environmental, and mechanical engineering firm that can comprehensively meet the needs of both private and public sector clients. Our Civil Design Group focuses on a wide range of projects including roadway, utility, stormwater, parking lots, bike paths, parks, and pedestrian facilities for a variety of municipalities, counties, IDOT and Tollway.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Direct and review production of drawings by CAD technicians and design engineers.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Contribute to team effort by providing guidance and technical insight to Civil Design Engineers.
• Perform their own CAD work.
• Attend project meetings both internally and with clients.
• Act as liaison with client, contractors, or others directly on a variety of projects, assisting with required coordination and problem solving between all parties.
• Assist Project Manager with project costs by managing the budget, invoicing, reporting of projects for both internal and client needs.
• Commit to expanding existing network and influence by joining professional organizations, attending networking events and fostering new relationships that can contribute to potential talent identification and business development opportunities.
• Other assignments as needed.

Key Qualifications:

• Working knowledge and experience with state and regional regulations.
• Project experience working with IDOT, Tollway, CDOT, various counties and/or local municipalities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of MicroStation and Geopak preferred.

We offer high growth potential, enjoyable work-life balance, schedule flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, PTO days as well as an employer matching 401(k) 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, veteran’s status, veteran’s 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.