Field Engineer

United States | Full-time

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Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for a Field 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, valued at $2.87 billion. 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.

Location:  South Bay, FL

Job Title:  Field Engineer

Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Field Engineer works to support project operations to plan and construct a safe, productive, and quality-focused project. This position works closely with Superintendents and field leadership to support daily construction activities, tracking, reporting, and field coordination.

  • Work directly with Superintendents and field leadership to support daily construction activities and production goals
  • Track and report production quantities, material usage, and field progress on a daily basis
  • Prepare and maintain daily field reports documenting all activities, manpower, equipment, and production
  • Assist in equipment tracking, utilization reporting, and field verification of equipment use
  • Support surveying and layout activities, including coordination of field layout data and verification of work in place
  • Assist with short-term schedules and three-week look ahead schedules in coordination with project leadership
  • Participate in daily huddles, production meetings, and coordination meetings with field teams and subcontractors
  • Support documentation of change order work, field conditions, and as-built information
  • Track project progress and production data using project management systems (including RMS where applicable)
  • Assist with coordination of subcontractors, materials, and field logistics as directed
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures and actively support jobsite safety initiatives

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 5–10 years of field construction experience (heavy civil preferred)
  • Strong ability to track quantities, production data, and daily field activities
  • Experience working closely with Superintendents and field crews in a construction environment
  • Ability to assist with surveying and layout activities
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required) for tracking, reporting, and data management
  • Familiarity with P6 scheduling software, USACE Resident Management Software, and Bluebeam preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and drawings
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple field tracking responsibilities
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced field environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate field documentation

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    
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