Electrical Quality Engineer (Construction)

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking a Survey Party Chief. The Party Chief will work closely with and support the operations team and interact with a variety of staff at all levels, while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This position is located out of Austin, Texas.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas.  Thalle has construction projects throughout the South East, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide.  Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us).  The Tully Group is one the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

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: Austin, Texas

Job Title: Electrical Quality Engineer (Construction)

Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Quality Engineer to support heavy civil and infrastructure construction projects. This individual will play a key role in ensuring electrical work is installed in compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and applicable electrical codes while also supporting project execution, subcontractor coordination, material management, documentation, and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect electrical work during construction and final installation to verify compliance with contract documents, project specifications, and applicable local and national electrical codes.
• Review electrical installation plans, drawings, and materials for compliance with project requirements.
• Identify, document, and communicate deficiencies to project leadership and operations teams.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Support project audits, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure adherence to project quality control plans and safety requirements.
• Support overall management and coordination of subcontractors and vendors.
• Plan work activities and coordinate material and equipment deliveries.
• Obtain, review, submit, and track project submittals and RFIs.
• Assist with procurement activities, including obtaining supplier quotes and processing purchase orders.
• Track materials, equipment utilization, inventory, inspections, maintenance records, and cost coding.
• Prepare daily reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other project documentation.
• Attend owner, subcontractor, and internal project meetings.
• Assist with monthly pay applications and project reporting.
• Monitor project progress and communicate schedule, quality, and safety issues to project management.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with construction experience; or
• Master Electrician/Journeyman Electrician Certification with relevant field experience; or
• Minimum of 10 years of electrical construction, quality control, inspection, or project engineering experience.
• Experience working on USACE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to interpret complex construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing technical reports and project documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced construction environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.