Careers

Whether you are a new graduate who is just entering the workforce, or an experienced professional making a career change, we are confident that you will find Chastain a dynamic and rewarding place to work.

Chastain seeks professional surveyors, civil and structural engineers, and technicians to expand our growing business in Illinois. We hire employees who possess a positive attitude, the knowledge and skills to effectively serve our Clients, and the desire for continuous development and growth. For the new graduate or experienced professional obtaining these essential skills, an interesting and challenging experience awaits you as a member of the Chastain team.

Chastain recognizes that our continued success depends largely on the individual abilities of our employees. To assure that Chastain is able to attract and retain professional personnel, we are dedicated to:

• employee benefits that are equal to or exceed industry standards;
• individual effort and achievement is recognized in salaries/wages and in promotional opportunities; and
• the firm maintains and develops the highest level of expertise and professionalism through the promotion and encouragement of continuing education, seminars, and educational programs. As such, Chastain maintains a 24/7 online university where staff members have access to accredited courses to help maintain and develop their skill set.

Chastain offers a variety of benefit options including: flexible working hours, Medical Insurance, paid Dental Insurance, 401K, paid time off, Cafeteria Plan, paid Short Term/Long Term Disability, and a family friendly work environment.

Our available openings are listed below. Telephone calls from candidates and recruiting companies are discouraged. If you are interested in a position, download our application, submit your application online, or please mail your resume to:

Structural Engineer

Chastain is seeking a professional Structural Engineer with 10 or more years of structural design experience with highway bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other transportation structures. Experience with railroads, buildings and industrial applications are a plus. The Structural Engineer will perform a variety of engineering tasks by applying standard engineering techniques and analyses within the structural engineering discipline. These tasks include, but are not limited to: planning, estimate of cost, design, and preparation of plans and special provisions for bridges and structures. Chastain is prequalified with IDOT to provide structural engineering services in the Highway Structure: Simple & Typical categories.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed Structural Engineer with the State of Illinois. Good communication and organizational skills are required. A solid work history and presentation skills are important attributes. Experience with IDOT, the Illinois Tollway and/or City of Chicago are a plus. This is a firm-wide opening, and the position is available in any of our Chicago, Rockford, or Decatur offices.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.