Engineer V

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 119,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services in Austin seeks an Engineer V to lead advanced engineering work in the Architectural Review Unit, directing healthcare facility projects and providing expert guidance on complex building systems.

The role requires interpreting codes, conducting inspections, mentoring staff, and coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors across hospitals, ambulatory centers, and related facilities. Will travel up to 85% and must maintain professional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties assigned.
• Directs engineering work related to health control that involves mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems. Provides senior-level consultative services regarding complex healthcare building systems to highly skilled design and construction professionals and provides direction for cost-effective healthcare technology.
• Leads the testing of multiple lifesaving building systems, including medical gas system, emergency electrical system, nurse call system, heating and air conditioning system, emergency water, fire alarm system, and sprinkler system on extraordinarily complex and large-scoped healthcare facilities.
• Facilitates meetings with health facility representatives, including architects, engineers, contractors, health care providers, and facility planning directors. Determines functional and spatial requirements of new structures or renovations.
• Prepares field reports for both state and federal inspections, reduces facts to specific findings, and recommends corrective solutions when the project is not code compliant.

Job description

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Functional Title: Engineer V

Job Title: Engineer V

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: HCR ARU - Admin SS & Mobile

Posting Number: 21413

Closing Date: 03/22/2027

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Architecture and Engineering

Salary Range: $10,678.03 - $11,864.50

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 85%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

MOS Codes: 1120,1302,8820,8824,8826,8831,8832,8834,120A,122X,12A,144X,150X,151X,152X,184X,32EX,510X,613X,61DX,623X,62E,62EX,653X,713X,723X,753X,881A,AEN10,AVI,CEN10,ENG,MAT,MSSE,NEN10,OAP16

Under the supervision of the Architectural Review Unit (ARU) Director, this position performs highly advanced (senior-level) engineering work directing engineering and construction projects and activities. Provides advanced consultative services and performs leadership functions by directing and guiding highly specialized professionals as it relates to general and special hospitals, limited services rural hospitals (LSRH), private psychiatric hospital and crisis stabilization units (PPH&CSU), ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), end stage renal dialysis (ESRD) facilities, and freestanding emergency medical care (FEMC) facilities within the multiple licensing programs of the Architectural Review Unit. Communicates with highly skilled design and construction professionals and implements decisions on their building systems. Leads complex and large-scope healthcare construction inspections and investigates complaints and is responsible for identifying non-code complaint deficiencies on construction sites. Conducts required annual and initial surveys to determine compliance with state licensure and federal certification requirements. Identifies and writes deficiencies in accordance with federal, state and local building code requirements and makes appropriate referrals to state and federal agencies. Accurately interprets codes, rules and regulations and writes guidance letters to disseminate to stakeholders. This position both reviews and approves federal survey and state inspection plan of corrections. Trains inspection staff, and coordinates travel. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties assigned. Works cooperatively with agency staff, Unit Managers and HHSC Regulatory Services Division.
• Directs engineering work related to health control that involves mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems. Provides senior-level consultative services regarding complex healthcare building systems to highly skilled design and construction professionals and provides direction for cost-effective healthcare technology. Coordinates the design and construction of healthcare facilities with complex building systems to ensure code compliance. Provides code and policy interpretation to design professionals, facility owners, and facility planning directors. Writes guidance letters for interpretation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes to reduce failed inspections. Serves as an expert resource in engineering issues for healthcare facilities. (25%)
• Leads the testing of multiple lifesaving building systems, including but not limited to medical gas system, emergency electrical system, nurse call system, heating and air conditioning system, emergency water, fire alarm system, and sprinkler system on extraordinarily complex and large-scoped healthcare facilities. Surveys complaint investigations and monitors quality control. Surveys operational healthcare facilities to ensure compliance with codes, standards, federal Medicare regulations, and project requirements. Makes professional judgments and advises best practices in engineering. Trains field inspectors for consistency and updates staff on changing codes and rules. Coordinates with contractors, construction managers, and other code officials. Coordinates inspection travel, including planning and booking transportation and lodging. (25%)
• Facilitates meetings with health facility representatives, including architects, engineers, contractors, health care providers, and facility planning directors. Determines functional and spatial requirements of new structures or renovations. Provides public presentations and training regarding various areas of design and engineering standards and agency procedures and methods. Prepares educational materials and training forms. Serves as a preceptor and mentor in the orientation and initial training of newly employed architects and engineers. Participates in the rule review development and revision related to architectural and engineering requirements for healthcare facilities. Researches cost associated with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing improvements and investigates options for advanced technology to assist in rule development. Attends enforcement conferences and hearings to provide expert testimony relative to violation of rules related to architectural and engineering requirements. (20%)
• Prepares field reports for both state and federal inspections, reduces facts to specific findings, and recommends corrective solutions when the project is not code compliant. Evaluates facility’s corrections for compliance with federal and state laws and standards. Reviews and approves construction drawings, specifications, technical reports, structure specifications, construction materials and equipment on complicated healthcare projects. Makes appropriate referrals to state and federal agencies about leading engineering technology in the healthcare market. (20%).
• Maintains professional license. Maintains current knowledge in relevant areas as evidenced by working knowledge of applicable standards, rules and techniques. Attends workgroup meetings. Completes special assignments as assigned by Unit manager. Performs other duties as assigned for smooth daily operations and management objectives. Maintains effective working relationships being tactful and professional within our interdisciplinary team and with external groups to foster an environment of continuous improvement. Actively participates and serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment. (10%).
• Maintains professional license. Maintains current knowledge in relevant areas as evidenced by working knowledge of applicable standards, rules and techniques. Attends workgroup meetings. Completes special assignments as assigned by Unit manager. Performs other duties as assigned for smooth daily operations and management objectives. Maintains effective working relationships being tactful and professional within our interdisciplinary team and with external groups to foster an environment of continuous improvement. Actively participates and serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment. (10%).

Registration, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

• Licensed Engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required. It is required to maintain your professional license.
• Valid Class C (or higher) Texas driver’s license is required. It is required to maintain your Texas driver’s license.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Knowledge of engineer and architectural design principles, techniques, and procedures; of construction methods and management; of engineering specifications related to design work; and of mathematical applications.

Knowledge of fire safety principles, fire prevention practices, fire and safety hazards, fire control and protection equipment, and disaster preparedness principles. Knowledge of life safety applications and NFPA 101: Life Safety Code.

Knowledge of conducting inspections and directing others. Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract construction administration. Ability to read, understand and analyze contract construction documents. Ability to remember codes, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Knowledge of coordinating a substantial workload and prioritizing multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Skills in exercising independent judgment, analyzing new situations and responding with sound technical judgment.

Skills in communicating effectively, intelligently, and professionally with public, stakeholders, and other State agencies. Skilled in expressing ideas clearly and concisely. Ability to communicate to conduct interviews.

Skills in conducting interviews and reviewing maintenance logs, recording information, preparing case narratives and lengthy documents.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel programs. Knowledge in composing, editing, and proofreading technical correspondence and writing concise reports and business correspondence.

Skill in tactfully and diplomatically interacting within the team and with external groups to foster an environment of continuous improvement, maintain effective working relationships, and develop professional contacts.

Skill in working independently without close supervision and performing with a high degree of diligence and communicating directions.

Skill in the use of architectural tools and capable of climbing ladders and going through tight spaces, such as attics and mezzanines.

Initial Selection Criteria

• Experience in writing reports and letters via organizing, preparing, proofreading, and presenting information in written format via Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in a position that requires direct contact with the public and responding professionally and clearly verbally.

Additional Information

Requires travel through Texas, including overnight travel. May be required to work other than usual hours (8 am – 5 pm M-F), including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Requires working in inclement weather. Must have reliable transportation.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Salary Note

The salary offered follows HHS HR Policy and Procedures and contingent upon allocated funds set by the current budget. For internal applicants, there can be limitations in consideration of applicant’s current classification and salary and is dependent upon available budget. The salary on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum allowed, however, budget considerations may result in salary offers below the maximum of the posted range.

Note: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. HHS agencies use E Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

Nearest Major Market: Austin