TCEQ - Engineer I - V

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional 401(k)

457 plans

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

FSA (optional)

Paid holidays

Professional development

Longevity pay

Wellness program

Onsite nurse practitioner

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin is seeking a qualified Engineer to join the Water Supply Division. You will review and advise on public water systems, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Your role includes mentoring staff, leading special projects, and coordinating technical work while delivering timely reports and responses to inquiries from stakeholders. Standard M-F hours; competitive benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, and

Qualifications

• Texas PE license required for Engineer I; higher levels require licensure plus experience.
• Engineer II requires licensure plus one year of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-office and on-site reviews and analyses for public water systems.
• Provide expert engineering guidance on submittals and requests through direct consultation and on-site support.
• Support the drinking water program by responding to inquiries and preparing reports.
• Mentor staff and coordinate technical work on key assignments as go-to expert.
• Plan and execute high-impact projects advancing regulatory processes and data initiatives.

Skills

Engineering reviews

Technical analyses

Mentoring staff

Public health guidance

Education

Texas Professional Engineer's license

Texas Professional Engineer's license + 1 year experience

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Engineer, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.

Candidates external to TCEQ will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.

Your Future Team

As part of TCEQ's Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas' water resources. See details about what we do. This position is a member of our Water Supply Division.

Here's What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

Required Education & Experience

• 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 obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher.

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK

See instructions on how to attach documents. 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 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, 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 [phone].

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.