Since opening in 1994, the Chicago offices of Burns & McDonnell have grown to approximately 160 full-time professionals offering a full range of engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting services. Our employee‑owners provide a flexible, tailored approach best suited to the client at hand, be it government, industry, utility or institutional. We have provided innovative, cost-effective solutions on projects in the tri-state area for these clients and more:

• The Illinois Tollway
• ArcelorMittal
• O'Hare International Airport
• Indiana American Water
• Enbridge
• Unilever
• MillerCoors

Burns & McDonnell strives to continually improve service offerings to clients, based on local demand. In Chicago, we have recently added asbestos, mold and lead-based paint abatement; economic consulting; air permitting; and beneficial reuse services to our pool of expertise.

With our commitment to safety, sustainability and client satisfaction, Burns & McDonnell continues to gain industry recognition. In 2011, Engineering News‑Record named us #20 in Top 500 Design Firms. See how we ranked in specific categories. Among the reasons for our continued success is the low staff turnover that results from being a 100 percent employee-owned ESOP S Corporation. This spirit of ownership drives each and every staff member to contribute to our mission to make our clients successful.

Burns & McDonnell was recently named one of the top 10 (#8, large employer category) 2011 Best Places to Work in Illinois.

The Chicago office is branching out to serve our clients better: Visit us in Milwaukee.

Client Testimonial

In the video below, Steve Swinson, president and CEO of Thermal Energy Corp. (TECO), explains how Burns & McDonnell's innovative solutions have helped TECO implement its central utility plant master plan at the Texas Medical Center in Houston.