Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking a Project Engineer to assist us on a Dam Safety Modification project. The Project Engineer will report to the Project Manager and work closely with and support the operations team, interact with a variety of staff at all levels, and uphold a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Louisville, KY

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring projects proceed safely, accurately, and smoothly. This position reports to, collaborates with, and follows the direction of the Project Manager and Superintendent.

• Perform daily reports, monitor daily work activities for production and schedule tracking.
• Create and manage pertinent construction documentation such as submittals, RFI’s, change orders, notifications, and correspondence.
• Command daily, weekly, and monthly meetings.
• Maintain strong written and verbal skills to develop and maintain client, owner, subcontractor, and vendor relationships.
• Complete equipment usage reports and assign proper equipment cost codes.
• Ensure proper completion of equipment return/receipt reports.
• Obtain, evaluate, submit and track all submittals to owners/customers.
• Prepare monthly pay requests for Project Manager approval.
• Obtain material quotes from suppliers and submit purchase orders for approval.
• Accurately track, maintain, and report counts of materials used, and on‑hand required.
• Prepare, track project RFI’s and submittals.
• Track invoices and receipts for field purchase orders and maintain field purchase order files.
• Create and file documentation (e.g., correspondence, reports) in Primavera and expedite daily to follow up on and/or summarize project issues, agreements, communications with owners and subcontractors, etc.
• Review, understand plans, and drawings for heavy civil projects.
• Assist and manage jobsite document control.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 2+ years of relevant experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or QC Tech on heavy civil projects.
• Experience with Primavera CPM scheduling or similar, and CAD knowledge.
• Ability to work with a fast‑paced team in an aggressive construction environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working on USACE projects.
• Experience supervising operations teams is a plus.
• Strong capabilities to multitask, work independently under pressure, and within tight deadlines.
• Background check and drug testing.
• Prior heavy civil site project experience such as water control, levee, concrete, and mass excavation experience are a plus.

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully 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.

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 401(k) with a company match.

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