TCEQ - Engineer I

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform reviews of water district applications;
• Conduct research for unique non-standard applications to determine eligibility, engineering, and financial feasibility according to applicable statutes and Commission rules;
• Provide recommendations and prepare related reports for use by the Commission and the public;
• Cook up work, provide guidance, answer questions, and review the work and technical analyses of less experienced staff;
• Serve as a mentor and lead training of new/less experienced staff;
• Communicate with local, state, and federal agencies, engineers, financial advisors, attorneys, board members, and district directors to exchange information concerning water district application processing;
• Inspect water districts to ensure conditions match those outlined in the application;
• Enter data for all assigned district applications into the Districts database for tracking;
• Maintain standard operating procedures and training manuals;
• Participate with bill review and prepare bill impact assessment statements related to the water districts section during the legislative session.

Required Education & Experience

• Texas Professional Engineer's license;
• Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility;
• The ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.

Transcript/Course Work

A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Water Supply Division.

Benefits

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans;
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAPaid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state;
• Wellness Program and Activities;
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ;
• Work-Life Balance

Condition of Employment

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment. In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.