Civil Design Engineer: Drainage & Roadway—Mentorship

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) matching

Year-end bonus

Job summary

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) seeks an entry‑level Civil Engineer to support drainage, stormwater, and roadway design in the Chicago area.

You’ll assist with estimates, geometrics, grading, utility coordination, plan/profile development, and construction details under supervision. The ideal candidate has a ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree, EI certification in Illinois or ability to obtain within 12 months, and 0–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) or related field.
• 0–5 years of job-related experience (full-time, part-time, or internship).
• Experience using Microsoft Office, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD.
• Engineer Intern (EI) Certificate in Illinois, or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of drainage, stormwater, and roadway infrastructure.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, engineer’s estimates, roadway geometrics, grading, utility coordination, plan/profile development, and construction details.
• Perform calculations for accurate and complete design work.
• Use MicroStation to prepare plans and construction documents.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and subconsultants as needed.
• Follow department QA/QC processes and help maintain organized project files.
• Communicate project status with supervisors and partners through meetings, conversations, and emails.
• Participate in field visits or client updates on occasion.
• Build familiarity with project budgeting and how design decisions impact cost and schedule.
• Work efficiently to help keep projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Engineer Intern (EI) Certificate in Illinois

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) seeks an entry‑level Civil Engineer to support drainage, stormwater, and roadway design in the Chicago area.

You’ll assist with estimates, geometrics, grading, utility coordination, plan/profile development, and construction details under supervision. The ideal candidate has a ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree, EI certification in Illinois or ability to obtain within 12 months, and 0–5 years of related experience.