Civil Engineer - Land Development Project Engineer

Chastain & Associates LLC • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

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. You will contribute to a range of civil engineering projects, including street, site and highway 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering is preferred)
• Ability to obtain PE license in Indiana (current license preferred)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Land Development projects at a civil engineering firm based in the United States with a focus on site planning, design, and/or construction
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and AutoCAD 3D
• Ability to build, maintain and adapt to a diverse client base
• Alignment with core values: We do what we say, we do what it takes, we have an outward mindset, we operate with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop geometric layouts, water and sewer systems, drainage systems, and site development solutions, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Interpret 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.

Benefits

• 401K plan with generous company match
• Annual pay increases
• Flexible work hours
• Paid-time off based on total industry tenure
• Four types of medical insurance plans, along with medical reimbursement and dependent care benefits
• Dental insurance, and short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Employee and employee plus family life insurance options
• 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Relocation assistance
• Cell phone reimbursement plan
• Annual boot allowance
• Verizon wireless employee discount program
• Sam's Club and Costco membership reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees