Water Resources Engineer — Hydrology & GIS Specialist

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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) in Rosemont, IL seeks a Water Resources Engineer to join our team supporting stormwater, drainage, floodplain, and water resources projects across Chicagoland.

You’ll work with experienced engineers to build hydrologic and hydraulic models, perform GIS analyses, and contribute to planning and design efforts. This role provides mentorship, professional growth, and exposure to municipal and county clients, with collaborative problem-solving and a path

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0-4 years of relevant experience through internships, co-ops, part-time, or full-time employment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Dependable work habits and a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Apply civil engineering principles to the analysis and design of drainage and stormwater systems.
• Assist with water resources projects including GIS database development, drainage calculations, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Learn and utilize modeling software to perform analyses progressing from simple evaluations to increasingly complex studies as experience grows.
• Prepare technical summaries and contribute to technical memorandums, permit applications, and project reports.
• Develop knowledge of stormwater and floodplain regulations and requirements for local, county, state, and federal agencies.
• Review drainage calculations and stormwater submittals on behalf of municipal and county clients.
• Communicate project status, schedules, and priorities with supervisors and project team members on a regular basis.
• Participate in client meetings and project discussions as opportunities arise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

HY-8

Hydraflow

GIS

Job description

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) in Rosemont, IL seeks a Water Resources Engineer to join our team supporting stormwater, drainage, floodplain, and water resources projects across Chicagoland.

You’ll work with experienced engineers to build hydrologic and hydraulic models, perform GIS analyses, and contribute to planning and design efforts. This role provides mentorship, professional growth, and exposure to municipal and county clients, with collaborative problem-solving and a path