Field Engineer

Thalle Construction Company•United States, None

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This significant project, valued at $2.87 billion, involves the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures. The Field Engineer will support project operations to ensure a safe, productive, and quality-focused construction process. This role works closely with Superintendents and field leadership to manage daily construction activities, track progress, report on production, and coordinate field operations. The CEPP project is a key component of Everglades restoration, aiming to improve ecosystem health, water storage, and climate change resilience. Thalle Construction, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a broad range of project experience across the United States. As a representative of The Tully Group, Thalle has a long history in heavy civil projects.

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with P6 scheduling software, USACE Resident Management Software, and Bluebeam preferred

Responsibilities

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