Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for an Environmental Project Engineer on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project marks the largest contract in the Jacksonville District’s history. Thalle will oversee the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures. This project offers potential Project Team members a valuable opportunity to broaden their professional experience and advance their careers throughout its duration. The CEPP plays a vital role in Everglades restoration, aiming to enhance ecosystem health, improve water storage, and increase resilience to climate change.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office located in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas.  Thalle currently has active heavy civil construction projects spanning from New York to South Florida to Texas and continuing to expand our geographical footprint.  Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects incorporates all degrees of civil construction that includes but is not limited to; Conventional Concrete, Roller Compacted Concrete and Earthen Dams, Navigational Waterway Locks, Reservoirs, Large Diameter Underground Utilities, Treatment Facilities, Landfills, Site Work, Mass Soil & Rock Excavation, Coal Ash Closures, DOT Highway & Bridge Construction, and on demand emergency services, etc.

We are a proud representative of The Tully Group (Tully) who was established in 1921 and developed into one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms.  Tully’s corporate office, located in New York City, has provided an opportunity to develop and sustain a long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.  Visit www.tullygroup.us for more information.

Safety is our TOP priority!  Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more!  Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace.

Regional Office Location:  South Bay, Florida.

Job Title: Environmental Project Engineer

Salary:  Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Experience with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements for construction activities.           
• Working knowledge of Construction General Permit (CGP) requirements and construction stormwater compliance. 
• Experience supporting or managing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and implementation of erosion, sediment, and pollution-control measures.
• Experience performing or overseeing construction-site environmental inspections, documenting deficiencies, tracking corrective actions, and maintaining compliance records.
• Familiarity with Notice of Intent (NOI) and permit coverage requirements and project closeout/termination requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and project-specific environmental permit requirements across active construction projects.
• Experience working directly with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to maintain environmental compliance.
• Assist in coordinating, planning, and executing environmental supply orders, laboratory testing, and analysis.
• Conduct field investigations, environmental site assessments, sampling events, and data collection efforts.
• Support the preparation of environmental reports, permit applications, technical documentation, and regulatory compliance submittals.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Review and interpret environmental data, field observations, and laboratory results to support project recommendations.
• Maintain organized project records, field notes, reports, permits, and correspondence.
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, and project tracking activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Civil Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of environmental, construction, regulatory compliance, or related project experience preferred.
• Experience with NPDES construction stormwater permitting and compliance, including CGP requirements, SWPPP implementation, site inspections, erosion and sediment controls, corrective-action tracking, compliance documentation, and coordination with applicable regulatory agencies.
• Construction or field experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working on projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and permit documents.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and environmental data management tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.