TCEQ - Engineer I-V (Plans/Specifications/Reuse)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

457 plan

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Professional development

Longevity pay

Wellness program

Onsite Nurse Practitioner

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) invites applications for engineers to join the Water Office within the Water Supply Division. You will review wastewater plans and reuse applications, provide technical input in public/internal settings, and help safeguard public health and Texas water resources.

The role offers standard business hours and opportunities for growth in a state agency. Candidates must possess a Texas PE license or meet Engineer I–V progression criteria with

Qualifications

• Texas Professional Engineer's license is required or must meet progression criteria for Engineer I–V.
• At least 1 year of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure for Engineer II/III paths.
• Engineer IV/V require more years of licensure-experience as specified.
• Post-licensure experience and capability to work in the Water Office environment are expected.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve plans for public and private wastewater treatment and collection systems per 30 TAC Chapter 217.
• Support the beneficial reuse program under 30 TAC Chapters 210 and 321P; review reuse applications and perform analyses.
• Communicate about engineering programs; present plans, provide briefings, and represent the Division in meetings.
• Support water quality homeland security program from technical and administrative perspectives.
• Provide complex technical expertise to management on engineering matters and evaluate state/federal rules and guidance.

Education

Texas Professional Engineer's license

1 year full-time engineering experience beyond licensure

2+ years full-time engineering experience beyond licensure (Engineer III)

1 year of full-time experience at TCEQ as Engineer I (Career Ladder Progression)

1 year of full-time experience at TCEQ as Engineer II (Career Ladder Progression)

3 years full-time engineering experience beyond licensure (Engineer IV)

4 years full-time engineering experience beyond licensure (Engineer V)

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.

Note: To determine qualifications, TCEQ job postings require fully completed applications with a detailed job history. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. See below for more details.

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

• Review and approve plans for public and private wastewater treatment and collection systems in accordance with 30 TAC Chapter 217. You will independently analyze engineering designs to ensure they meet state standards, with minimal guidance from others.
• Support the beneficial reuse program under 30 TAC Chapters 210 and 321P. You will review applications to reuse treated wastewater and perform engineering analyses to determine if they meet requirements.
• Communicate about engineering programs including plans and specifications review, beneficial reuse, homeland security, and other related areas. You will work with TCEQ management, staff, the regulated community, the public, and elected officials - giving presentations, providing briefings and technical input, and representing the Division in public and internal meetings.
• Help support the water quality homeland security program from a technical and administrative standpoint.
• Provide highly complex technical expertise to management on engineering matters, including reviewing technical information in permit applications. You will prepare engineering analyses and recommendations on division-wide issues and evaluate state and federal rules, policies, and guidance.

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.

OR 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.

OR 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.

OR 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.

OR 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.

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. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, 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/ 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 Office.

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 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 [phone].

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.