Presidential Park
Parks & Open Space
Project details
Implementing major park amenity upgrades and full athletic field reconstruction across 15 acres.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
Full-Service Consulting Engineers
About the firm
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering and surveying practice designed to support complex infrastructure projects from start to finish. Established in 1986, it integrates civil design, water resources, environmental services, traffic operations, urban planning, structural engineering, surveying, and construction engineering within a single team. The practice serves public and private sector clients throughout Illinois, including municipalities, counties, townships, utilities, and land developers.
- Established
- 1986
- Team
- Large
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Owner's Engineer · Land Surveying · Landscape Architecture · Design-Build
Credentials
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) · Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) · Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ) · Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) · Board Certified Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) · Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) · Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) · American Institute Certified Planner (AICP) · Licensed Landscape Architect · Illinois Department of Transportation Prequalified for Public Involvement
Capabilities
Civil Design
Service websiteCBBEL delivers comprehensive civil design solutions that lay the groundwork for public and private infrastructure, ensuring projects integrate seamlessly with their surroundings.
- Roadway and Streetscape Design
- Site Development
- Bike and Pedestrian Facilities
Water Resources Engineering
Service websiteCBBEL designs advanced systems to manage stormwater, prevent flooding, and protect water infrastructure across complex watersheds.
- Stormwater System Design
- Floodplain Management
- Drainage Studies
- Water Infrastructure Design
Transportation Engineering
Service websiteThe practice provides traffic operations and transportation planning to improve community mobility and enhance regional transit networks safely.
- Traffic Operations
- Intersection Improvements
- Roundabout Design
- Transportation Planning
Environmental Services
Service websiteDedicated to protecting ecosystems and guiding projects through complex regulatory steps, the environmental team provides assessments, permitting, and resource management.
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
- Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
- Environmental Resources
- Wetland Permitting
Structural Engineering
Service websiteCBBEL delivers structural designs for bridges, retaining systems, and critical municipal infrastructure designed to stand the test of time.
- Bridge Design
- Infrastructure Assessment
- Embankment and Retaining Structures
Construction Engineering
Service websiteOffering professional oversight from groundbreak to completion, CBBEL ensures construction quality, contract compliance, and safe project delivery.
- Construction Administration
- Construction Observation
- Design-Build Delivery
Surveying
Service websiteUtilizing advanced surveying technologies, the group provides precise land measurements, mapping, and geospatial data critical to project success.
- Land Surveying
- GIS Services
- Topographic Survey
Landscape Architecture
Service websiteFocusing on the intersection of human interaction and natural environments, the team crafts parks, open spaces, and aesthetic streetscapes.
- Park and Recreation Design
- Streetscape Beautification
Renewable Energy Support
Service websiteSupporting the transition to clean energy, CBBEL provides engineering and site design services for solar installations and sustainable power infrastructure.
- Solar Site Support
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Service websiteProviding robust utility engineering, the team designs specialized pump stations, booster systems, and electrical infrastructure supporting water distribution.
- Pump Station Design
- Booster Station Design
Industries
Government · Utilities · Land Development · Transportation · Parks & Open Space · Renewable Energy
Projects
Clark Street Streetscape
Transportation
Project details
Improving mobility and creating vibrant community space.
Cedar Road at Haven Avenue Roundabout
Transportation
Project details
Addressing offset intersections with an elliptical roundabout, in preparation for year 2050 traffic.
Lake Katherine Cal-Sag Trailhead Parking Improvement Project
Parks & Open Space
Project details
Improving safety and operational deficiencies and expanding parking for a section of the Cal-Sag Trail that meets with the Lake Katherine Nature Center.