Engineer V

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 119,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks a senior engineer to lead complex healthcare facility projects in Austin. Under the Architectural Review Unit, you will direct engineering work across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related systems to ensure code compliance.

You will provide advanced consultative services to design professionals, train staff, and oversee inspections for hospitals, ESRD facilities, ambulatory centers, and other health care sites; travel up to 85% is

Responsibilities

• Directs engineering work related to health care building systems.
• Leads complex healthcare construction inspections and coordinates staff travel.
• Provides expert interpretation of codes and writes guidance letters for stakeholders.

Job description

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• a defined benefit pension plan
• generous time off benefits
• numerous opportunities for career advancement

e. $9000 - $10999 per month

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
Additional Shift: None
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
Other Locations: None
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