Are you excited by the opportunity to build something new while leveraging the strength of an established industry leader? Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. (CBBEL) is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Practice Lead to expand and strengthen our municipal and water resource services throughout Illinois and Indiana. Join a team where technical excellence, collaboration, and client service drive meaningful infrastructure solutions that improve communities and protect vital resources.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership, business development, and team-building skills. They are passionate about delivering high-quality professional services, cultivating lasting client relationships, and mentoring staff. This individual is an effective communicator and strategic problem solver with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
Beyond technical expertise, we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to the values that define our culture and guide our work every day.
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.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity!
What You’ll Do
What You Bring
Bonus Qualifications
Not Sure You’re a Perfect Match?
That’s okay. If you have a background in civil engineering, we encourage you to apply. Your practical experience and problem-solving mindset could be a great fit for our team.
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 26 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.
Founded in 1986, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) is a full-service consulting engineering and surveying firm committed to delivering accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges.
Our Illinois-based staff is comprised of more than 240 experienced and innovative professionals who provide engineering, surveying and environmental services. With more than a dozen distinct departments, our team’s expansive list of specializations provides a depth of expertise that promotes project success.
