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Ciorba Group, Inc.

People-Driven Engineering for Illinois, Indiana & Michigan

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Services: 20
Projects: 16
Leaders: 20
Founded: 1927

Overview

Ciorba Group is a civil engineering consulting practice with nearly 100 years of service to public agencies across Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Founded in 1927, it specializes in bridge design, roadway engineering, water resources, structural work, and lighting and electrical systems - delivering infrastructure solutions that add lasting value to DOTs, tollway authorities, municipalities, and local governments.

Founded: 1927

Services

Bridge Design

Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Replacement Pedestrian Bridge Design

Roadway Engineering

Roadway Reconstruction Streetscape Design

Water Resources Engineering

Water Transmission Infrastructure Pump Stations & Lift Stations Reservoir Design & Improvements Stormwater & Detention Design

Transportation Engineering

Interchange Design Tollway Engineering

Structural Engineering

Provides structural engineering for transportation, bridge, building, and water infrastructure assignments.

Lighting & Electrical Engineering

Roadway Lighting Design Traffic Signal Design

Construction Engineering

Supports construction-phase engineering for transportation and infrastructure projects.

Industries

Transportation Highways & Roads Bridges Government Water Resources Stormwater & Flood Control Infrastructure Transit Parks & Open Space

Firm type

Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering Structural Engineering Water / Wastewater Engineering Electrical Engineering

Projects

Bob Michel Bridge Rehabilitation

2024 | Peoria, IL | Bridges

Rehabilitation of the Bob Michel Bridge in Peoria, IL.

Bridge Design Bridge Rehabilitation Structural Engineering

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US 20 / US 31 Interchange

2024 | South Bend, IN | Transportation

Design of the US Route 20 and US Route 31 interchange in South Bend.

Transportation Engineering Interchange Design Civil Engineering

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Edens Spur (I-94) Reconstruction, Plaza 24 to Edens Expressway

2022 | Highways & Roads

Reconstruction of the Edens Spur expressway from Plaza 24 to the Edens Expressway junction.

Roadway Engineering Transportation Engineering

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Cambridge Lift Station

2022 | Water Resources

Municipal lift station design and construction.

Water Resources Engineering Pump Stations & Lift Stations

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Roselle Road Pedestrian Bridge

2020 | Bridges

Pedestrian bridge design along Roselle Road.

Bridge Design Pedestrian Bridge Design

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Forest Avenue over Ravine Bridge Replacement

2019 | Bridges

Replacement of the Forest Avenue bridge spanning a ravine.

Bridge Design Bridge Replacement Structural Engineering

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Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission Water Transmission Main

2019 | Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission | Water Resources

Regional water transmission main for the Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission.

Water Resources Engineering Water Transmission Infrastructure

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Washington Street Culvert Emergency Repair

2018 | Infrastructure

Emergency repair of the Washington Street culvert.

Civil Engineering Construction Engineering

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Central Reservoir Improvements

2017 | Water Resources

Design of improvements to a municipal water storage reservoir.

Water Resources Engineering Reservoir Design & Improvements

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Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) over Kishwaukee River

2015 | Bridges

Bridge carrying Interstate 90 over the Kishwaukee River along the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

Bridge Design Structural Engineering Tollway Engineering

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Rollins Road Millennium Trail Underpass

2015 | Parks & Open Space

Trail underpass at Rollins Road providing a grade-separated pedestrian crossing.

Civil Engineering Structural Engineering

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Citywide Roadway Lighting Consulting Services

2014 | Infrastructure

Comprehensive roadway lighting consulting program spanning a municipal street network.

Lighting & Electrical Engineering Roadway Lighting Design

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Sheridan Crossing Detention Pond

2013 | Stormwater & Flood Control

Stormwater detention pond designed as a best management practice for water quality and flood control.

Water Resources Engineering Stormwater & Detention Design

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Martin Luther King Drive Reconstruction

2010 | Highways & Roads

Full reconstruction of Martin Luther King Drive.

Roadway Engineering Roadway Reconstruction

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Pedestrian Bridge over Northbound Lake Shore Drive at 47th Street

2007 | Chicago, IL | Bridges

Pedestrian bridge spanning northbound Lake Shore Drive at 47th Street.

Bridge Design Pedestrian Bridge Design

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Skokie Swift at Dempster Street Transportation Center Improvements

2005 | Skokie, IL | Transit

Improvements to the Skokie Swift rapid transit station and transportation center at Dempster Street.

Transportation Engineering Civil Engineering

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Credentials and affiliations

Awards

2024 Public Works Project of the Year, Transportation ($5M-$25M) - Bob Michel Bridge Rehabilitation, Peoria 2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Award - US 20/US 31 Interchange, South Bend 2022 Excellence Honor Award, Transportation - Edens Spur (I-94) Reconstruction, Plaza 24 to Edens Expressway 2022 Public Works Project of the Year, Environmental (Less Than $5M) - Cambridge Lift Station 2020 Excellence Awards, Best Project (up to $10M) - Roselle Road Pedestrian Bridge 2019 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award (under $10M) - Forest Avenue over Ravine Bridge Replacement 2019 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement ($35-$100M) - Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission Water Transmission Main 2018 Public Works Project of the Year, Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair - Washington Street Culvert Emergency Repair 2017 Annual Engineering Excellence Merit Award, Water Resources - Central Reservoir Improvements 2015 Engineering Excellence Honor Award, Small Projects - Rollins Road Millennium Trail Underpass 2015 Excellence Awards, Best Bridge - Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) over Kishwaukee River 2015 Annual Engineering Excellence Merit Award, Structural Systems - Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) over Kishwaukee River 2014 Engineering Excellence Special Achievement Award - Citywide Roadway Lighting Consulting Services 2013 Best Management Practice (BMP) of the Year Award - Sheridan Crossing Detention Pond 2010 Best Transportation Project Award - Martin Luther King Drive Reconstruction 2007 Special Achievement Award - Pedestrian Bridge over Northbound Lake Shore Drive at 47th Street 2007 Best Small Project Award - Pedestrian Bridge over Northbound Lake Shore Drive at 47th Street 2007 Public Works Project of the Year Award - Pedestrian Bridge over Northbound Lake Shore Drive at 47th Street 2005 Merit Award - Skokie Swift at Dempster Street Transportation Center Improvements 2004 Transportation Project of the Year - Skokie Swift at Dempster Street Transportation Center Improvements 2002 Merit Award - Front Street Reconstruction & Streetscape 2002 Outstanding Public Works Project - Front Street Reconstruction & Streetscape 2002 Special Achievement Award - Lake Shore Drive over 47th Street Bridge Reconstruction 2000 Merit Award - Cannon Drive Reconstruction & Streetscape

Leadership

Salvatore Di Bernardo

Chief Executive Officer

PE, SE

Duane O'Laughlin

Chief Operating Officer

PE

Melissa Bentz

Chief Financial Officer

Tony Wolff

Principal, Water Resources

PE, CFM

Brett Sauter

Vice President, Structures

PE, SE

Joseph Vondra

Vice President, Lighting and Electrical

PE

Michael Kowalski

Vice President, Construction

PE

Matt Lehan

Vice President, Roadway

PE

Holly Ryan

Chief Marketing Officer

Adam Hacker

Water Resources Project Manager

PE

Courtney Anderson

Roadway Project Manager

PE

Deveron Sanders

Michigan Regional Manager

PE

Eric Spina

Senior Roadway Project Manager

PE, ENV SP

Jeanne Tader

Human Resources Manager

Katrina Lopez

Senior Water Resources Project Manager

PE, LEED AP

Luke Mattson

Senior Water Resources Project Manager

PE

Mark Johnson

Roadway Project Manager

PE, PTOE

Nicole Fayant

Roadway Project Manager

PE

Otto Letamendi

Traffic Signal and Lighting Project Manager

MIES

Steve Kotecki

Business Development Manager

MBA

Offices

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