Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Job Description

About Us

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.

What You’ll Do as a Water/Wastewater Project Manager

You will lead potable, storm, and wastewater infrastructure projects with confidence and clarity. Your deep experience in civil engineering and project management, paired with strong leadership and communication skills, will ensure outstanding service to our clients.

1. Serve as the project manager for a variety of water-related infrastructure projects
2. Oversee the full project lifecycle: initiation, design, construction, and closeout
3. Ensure project delivery aligns with scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards
4. Develop and manage proposals, plans, specifications, estimates, and grant documentation
5. Conduct on-site investigations and feasibility studies across multiple domains
6. Lead client relationships and participate in business development
7. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment and efficiency

What You’ll Bring to the Table

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering)
2. Licensure: PE license in Illinois or ability to obtain within 1 year
3. Experience: 12+ years in U.S.-based civil engineering or governmental infrastructure work
4. Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Paris, IL (hybrid schedule available)
5. Software: Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Adobe, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
6. Client Engagement: Strong relationship-building and client-facing skills
7. Mindset: Collaborative, adaptable, values-driven

What We Offer You

1. Choice of four medical insurance plans, plus medical reimbursement and dependent care benefits
2. Paid dental insurance, short-term and long-term coverage
3. Employee and family life insurance options
4. 401(k) plan with generous company match
5. 7 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
6. Paid-time off based on total industry tenure
7. Annual pay increases and relocation assistance
8. Annual boot allowance and cell phone reimbursement
9. Sam's Club and Costco membership reimbursement
10. Verizon Wireless employee discount
11. Flexible work hours and hybrid work schedule

Ready to Make an Impact?
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Apply today to help us build communities that thrive! Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. At Chastain, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace—and you might be just the right candidate for this or another role.

Chastain and Associates LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, or status.

Relevant Keywords: Water Resources Engineering, Wastewater Design, Infrastructure Planning, Municipal Projects, Civil Engineering, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Illinois PE License, Project Management, Stormwater Management