Roadway / Highway Design Project Engineer

Our Rosemont office is centrally located within the Chicago metropolitan area and serves as the hub for our engineering services operations across the region. Our Transportation Group focuses on large municipal, IDOT, Tollway and County roadway / highway design projects, including expressway interchange improvements, major roadway reconstruction projects, grade separation projects, and more.

This role will allow you to contribute to roadway design efforts, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and continue developing your technical expertise. If you enjoy hands-on design work, problem-solving, and working in a team-oriented environment, this may be the perfect next step in your career.

At CBBEL, our values guide everything we do :

Integrity – We follow through on our promises.

Excellence – We’re 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? Let’s dive into the details.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the design and development of roadway / highway projects from concept through final design.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with IDOT and local agency standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and support communication with clients and agencies.
• Perform design calculations and assist in developing engineering solutions.
• Participate in quality control reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support proposal preparation and attend client meetings and networking events as needed.

What You Bring

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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, you’ll find :

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. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@cbbel.com.

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