Chamlin & Associates

Shaping communities with integrity, expertise, and purpose.

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About the firm

Chamlin & Associates delivers professional civil engineering, surveying, and planning services across North Central Illinois. Founded in 1952, the practice combines local insight with advanced technology to support municipal and private development. With a team of over 80 professionals and offices in Peru, Morris, and Ottawa, it specializes in land surveys, site development, drainage systems, transportation, water and wastewater treatment, geographic information systems, and geotechnical engineering.

Established
1952
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Land Surveying

Credentials

IDOT Certified Laboratory

People

Michael PerryPresident

Ryan HansenPrincipal

Jorge SanchezPrincipal

Casey McCollomPrincipal

Capabilities

Land Surveys

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Comprehensive surveying services providing foundational data for property definition, design, and construction projects.

  • Boundary Surveys

    Precisely defining property lines, easements, and rights-of-way for secure land ownership and development planning.

  • Construction Layout

    Accurately staking design elements on site, guiding construction with precision from foundations to finished features.

  • ALTA Boundary Surveys

    Detailed surveys that meet national commercial real estate transaction standards and ensure comprehensive due diligence.

  • Topographic Mapping

    Creating detailed maps of ground elevations and features, essential for site design, drainage, and engineering analysis.

Site Development

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Comprehensive planning and design services to guide projects from initial feasibility through strategic land use and development.

  • Site Feasibility Studies

    Critical analysis of zoning regulations, environmental constraints, utility access, and market conditions to determine project viability.

  • Strategic Development Planning

    Translating vision into actionable plans, including land use strategies, master plans, and site-specific concepts.

  • Optimized Site Design

    Creating efficient, functional, and aesthetically pleasing layouts factoring building placement, circulation patterns, and parking.

Drainage Systems

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Comprehensive drainage and stormwater engineering solutions designed to protect properties and prevent flooding.

  • Stormwater Management

    Engineering comprehensive management solutions for municipal and site-level runoff control.

  • Flood Hydraulics

    Advanced hydraulic modeling and analysis for flood protection and terrain management.

  • Storm Sewer Projects

    Designing and inspecting reliable stormwater conveyance infrastructure.

Structures

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Structural engineering design, inspection, and management for bridges and critical infrastructure.

  • Bridge Design

    Engineering safe, resilient bridge structures for municipal roadways and IDOT projects.

  • Structure Inspection

    Routine and specialized safety and structural inspections for local infrastructure assets.

Transportation

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Design of safe and efficient road networks, working extensively with municipal and state transportation departments.

  • Traffic Studies

    Analyzing traffic flows, patterns, and safety metrics to inform roadway designs.

  • Signalization

    Designing efficient traffic signaling systems for improved intersection safety and flow.

  • Roadway Reconstruction

    Complete planning, design, and engineering services for municipal and state road rebuild projects.

Sewer & Water Treatment

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Sustainable and reliable water and sewer engineering, including complete treatment plant designs and regulatory upgrades.

  • Plant Design

    Complete process and structural design for municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities.

  • Regulatory Upgrades

    Evaluating and upgrading existing treatment systems to comply with modern environmental standards.

Geographic Information Systems

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GIS mapping and visualization services to transform data into visual asset management intelligence for communities.

  • Infrastructure Mapping

    Accurately mapping surface and underground utilities to establish comprehensive digital visual records.

  • Asset Management Tools

    Creating intuitive spatial data solutions to help municipalities track and maintain infrastructure.

Geotechnical Engineering

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Soil suitability analysis and testing to support stable structural designs and embankments.

  • Soil Testing

    In-house lab analysis of soil properties and bearing capacities to guide engineering decisions.

  • Embankment Design

    Engineering stable slope and earth retention designs for transportation and site development projects.

Industries

Government · Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Infrastructure · Land Development

Projects

Spring Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant

Spring Valley, IL · Wastewater

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Design and engineering for wastewater treatment facilities in Spring Valley, Illinois.

Coal City Wastewater Treatment Plant

Coal City, IL · Wastewater

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Design and engineering for wastewater treatment facilities in Coal City, Illinois.

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