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.
Location: South Bay, FL
Job Title: Field Engineer
Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.
Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace.
Essential Duties and 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
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