TCEQ - Engineer I - V

About the Role

Join the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as an experienced Engineer and contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas' water resources. This position is a member of the Water Supply Division within TCEQ's Office of Water. Candidates external to TCEQ will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard public health by leading in-office and on-site engineering reviews, technical analyses, and quality control evaluations for routine to complex public water systems, ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations and driving appropriate corrective actions.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor by providing expert engineering guidance on public water system submittals and requests through direct consultation, on-site support, presentations, and clear written communication.
• Deliver exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders by supporting the agency's drinking water program, responding to inquiries, preparing reports, and fulfilling Public Information Requests with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Lead and inspire as a senior subject matter expert, mentoring staff, providing advanced engineering assistance, coordinating technical work on key assignments, and serving as the go-to expert for assigned programs and topics.
• Shape the future of the program by planning and executing high-impact special projects that advance regulatory processes, data initiatives, rule development, legislative efforts, and Section/Division continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Engineer I: Texas Professional Engineer's license.
• Engineer II: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus one year of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Career Ladder Progression: One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer I.
• Engineer III: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus two years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Career Ladder Progression: One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer II.
• Engineer IV: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus three years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Career Ladder Progression: One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer III.
• Engineer V: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus four years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Career Ladder Progression: One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer IV.
• Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post-licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher.
• A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

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 FSA
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pays 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 and driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

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