Consulting Engineering and Surveying

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.

Randall Road at Hopps Road Intersection Improvement
Randall Road at Hopps Road Intersection Improvement

Increasing roadway capacity, improving intersection safety and providing route continuity.

Hart Ditch Improvement
Hart Ditch Improvement

Creating flood storage, restoring habitats and stabilizing stream banks.

West Side Neighborhood Storage Project
West Side Neighborhood Storage Project

Installing more than 14 million gallons of underground stormwater storage to provide flood protection for 98% of residents.

Lincoln Park North Pond Restoration
Lincoln Park North Pond Restoration

Designing the restoration of North Pond in historic Lincoln Park, including dedging, shoreline restoration and habitat revival.

Des Plaines River Trail Segment 3
Des Plaines River Trail Segment 3

Improving the usability of the Des Plaines River Trail by reducing trail flooding and providing a safe crossing of Lawrence Avenue.

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38
Years in Business


Since its founding nearly four decades ago, our company and the complexity of our projects have seen significant growth. We are proud of our successful, long-term relationships with a wide variety of clients, including municipalities, counties, townships, sanitary districts and drainage districts throughout Chicagoland. We are committed to consistently delivering accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges.

100
Licensed Professionals


Our team includes three PhDs, more than 90 licensed professional engineers, a team of licensed Professional Land Surveyors, two licensed structural engineers and a licensed landscape architect. Five employees are professional traffic operations engineers, and four have received the designation of Diplomate Water Resource Engineer. A further 20 staff are certified floodplain managers, 11 are certified professionals in erosion and sediment control and nine are certified professionals in stormwater quality.

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245
Total Staff


Our Illinois-based staff is comprised of more than 240 experienced and innovative professionals who provide engineering, surveying and environmental services to clients in both the public and private sectors. With 13 distinct departments, our team’s expansive list of specializations provides a depth of expertise that promotes project success.