Electrical Project Engineer: Civil Infrastructure Lead

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.; Illinois; On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) matching

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Rosemont, IL team in the Mechanical/Electrical Department. You will work on municipal, IDOT, tollway, and site lighting projects while mentoring junior engineers and staying hands-on with design and modeling.

The role offers growth, mentorship, and competitive benefits; PE preferred or in progress, with collaboration with utilities and clients to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• PE license preferred, or actively working toward licensure.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software and CAD tools.
• Familiarity with Illinois municipalities, IDOT, and regulatory permitting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design plans, specifications, and related documents for engineering projects under the manager.
• Documents design work progress for QA/QC reviews.
• Evaluates existing site conditions and geotechnical data collection.
• Coordinates with utility companies for new services or relocations.
• Performs calculations for design features and cost estimations.
• Develops quantity and cost estimations for design projects.
• Mentors junior engineers and contributes to design process improvements.
• Liaises with clients, contractors and site activities to resolve issues.
• Assists in budgeting, invoicing, and reporting to control costs.
• Expands professional network through events and relationship-building.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulic modeling

Project coordination

Team mentorship

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Rosemont, IL team in the Mechanical/Electrical Department. You will work on municipal, IDOT, tollway, and site lighting projects while mentoring junior engineers and staying hands-on with design and modeling.

The role offers growth, mentorship, and competitive benefits; PE preferred or in progress, with collaboration with utilities and clients to deliver cost-effective solutions.