Since opening in 1994, the Chicago offices of Burns & McDonnell have grown to more than 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:

Burns & McDonnell strives to continually improve service offerings to clients, based on local demand. The Chicago office's diverse resources include program management, design/build, decommissioning, emergency response, economic consulting, air permitting and beneficial reuse services.

With our commitment to safety, sustainability and client satisfaction, Burns & McDonnell continues to gain industry recognition. In 2013, Engineering News-Record named us #20 in the 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 honored to be named to the list of the 2013 Best Places to Work in Illinois.

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