Agency InformationThe Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LPgas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here
To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
- Telework options for eligible positions
- Flexible work schedules
- Retirement pension with a 150% agency match you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit
- 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
- Health premiums 100% paid for fulltime employees
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness and Exercise Leave
- Career development programs/opportunities for advancement.
For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at
Job DescriptionThe Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration, seeks an Engineering Specialist VI who will provide administrative processing and technical review of injection well permit applications, especially reservoir simulation methods and outputs, and monitoring reports for the Special Injection Permits (SIP) Unit within the Technical Permitting Section of the Oil and Gas Division. The SIP Unit permits and enforces rules for injection wells under Classes III, V, and VI (for example, geothermal, lithium, brine mining, and geologic CO2 storage). This position will review complex permit applications, including reservoir models, simulations, and reports, and use advanced technologies for injectate monitoring to ensure the protection of natural resources, especially groundwater. This position works with limited supervision under the SIP Unit Manager, with moderate to considerable latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Duties - Perform technical review of injection well permit applications.
- Performs a detailed review of the completion of injection wells and wells in the area surrounding the injection well to ensure confinement of injected fluids.
- Collects, validates, and analyzes data relating to injection well activities.
- Prepares plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and related documents for compliance with laws and standards; and makes recommendations for improvements.
- Inspects the work of applicants and operators for compliance with laws and specifications.
- Prepares correspondence and technical reports.
- Performs engineering or environmental assessments, modeling, and monitoring.
- May provide technical guidance on data evaluation, research coordination, issue analysis, and report and recommendation preparation.
- Performs reviews of mechanical integrity test reports, well completion reports, and semiannual reports for compliance with rules and standards.
- Assists clients by phone and email in preparing and submitting injection well permit applications and reports.
- Interacts with customers by phone and email to solve moderately complex injection well problems.
- Research information using records and databases; interprets information well in the Commission's internal and public databases.
- Meets and maintains measured work standards with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail while applying varied complex work methods, procedures, and rotating job duties.
- Performs additional related essential tasks to maintain production workflow.
For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category Engineering and Design (texas.gov) Minimum Qualifications - B.S. in Engineering, Geology, or other scientific degree from an accredited fouryear college or university.
- At least ten years of work experience performing engineering or geosciencerelated tasks.
- At least five years of experience related to injection well permitting or operation, reservoir modeling, or reservoir engineering.
- Experience and education may be substituted on a yearforyear basis.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in petroleum engineering.
- Experience in static geologic modeling and reservoir simulation.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist in Texas.
- Experience reviewing and/or performing reservoir modeling and/or simulation.
- Experience with carbon sequestration, geothermal energy, lithium mining from formation water, and brine mining from insitu salt formations or salt domes.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of engineering and data analysis techniques.
- Ability to apply engineering concepts, to conduct inspections, to perform maintenance activities, to review design work, to review construction work, to organize and analyze data, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
- Knowledge of engineering and geosciences principles, techniques, and procedures; of testing methods, processes, and procedures; of mathematics and statistics; and of the practical application of engineering and geosciences technology.
- Skill in scientific data management; in collecting and assessing geological, geohydrological, and geophysical data; in the use of a computer and applicable software; and in the use of standard tools of the profession.
- Skill in using computers, Microsoft Office, other Windowsbased software, and database applications.
- Knowledge of professional office procedures and protocols.
- Ability to plan and coordinate projects, to apply engineering and geological concepts, and to communicate effectively.
- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand, communicate, and interpret complex engineering and geological information to others.
- Ability to work independently and on a team.
- Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to discern colors and read diagrams/charts/maps/reference materials.
- Skill in maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Possess a valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record.
- Ability to research, update, and edit entries in database systems.
- Ability to respond to rapidly changing pace and workload and cope with deadline pressures.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently for long periods of time, make timely reviews of well applications, and resolve discrepancies effectively.
Additional InformationWork Hours and Telework: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS to register or log in: _HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant
Remarks: - There is one available position.
- Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
- Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide. The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age
or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobaccofree workplace.
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