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Civil Engineer - Transportation Project Engineer


Company : Chastain & Associates LLC


Location : Decatur, IL


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Chastain and Associates, our mission is to build sustainable, functional environments where people live, work, and play. We value excellence, innovation, and connectivity. Chastain supports work-life balance with flexible hours, hybrid options, paid time off, and a culture that encourages personal and professional growth.About the Role:Job OverviewYou will contribute to a range of civil engineering projects, including street, site, highway, and bridge developments funded by federal, state, and local agencies. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, collaborate with public agencies and professional organizations, and expand your professional network. You'll also continue to grow your technical expertise, gain hands-on experience, and support the development of junior engineers through mentorship.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop geometric layouts, traffic control plans, drainage systems, and site development solutions, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry terpret and apply engineering principles to plans, drawings, and specifications while maintaining quality control throughout the design process.Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including subconsultants, to support field operations such as surveys, studies, and construction observations, ensuring seamless integration of design elements.Assist in project planning by contributing to technical documentation, design reports, and proposal development, identifying innovative solutions to meet client and regulatory needs.Mentor and collaborate with technical staff, fostering skill development and teamwork to enhance design efficiency and professional growth.RequirementsEducation: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering is preferred)Licensure: Ability to obtain PE license in Illinois (current license preferred)Experience: 6+ years of hands-on experience with transportation projects at a civil engineering firm based in the United States with a focus on infrastructure planning, design, and/or constructionLocation: Decatur, IL; hybrid schedule is available.Software skills: Microsoft 365, MicroStation, and AutoCADWhat We Offer401K plan with generous company matchAnnual pay increasesFlexible work hoursPaid-time off based on total industry tenureMedical insurance plans, along with medical reimbursement and dependent care benefitsDental insurance, and short-term/long-term disability insuranceEmployee and employee plus family life insurance options7 paid holidays and 1 floating holidayRelocation assistanceCell phone reimbursement planAnnual boot allowanceVerizon wireless employee discount programSam's Club and Costco membership reimbursementChastain and Associates LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr