Job DescriptionAre 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 inoffice and onsite 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, onsite 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 goto expert for assigned programs and topics.
- Shape the future of the program by planning and executing highimpact 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 fulltime engineering experience beyond licensure.
Career Ladder Progression: One year of fulltime experience at TCEQ as an Engineer I.
- Engineer III: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus two years of fulltime engineering experience beyond licensure.
Career Ladder Progression: One year of fulltime experience at TCEQ as an Engineer II.
- Engineer IV: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus three years of fulltime engineering experience beyond licensure.
Career Ladder Progression: One year of fulltime experience at TCEQ as an Engineer III.
- Engineer V: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus four years of fulltime engineering experience beyond licensure.
Career Ladder Progression: One year of fulltime 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 MF, 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
- WorkLife 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 .
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: Please click the hyperlink under `Occupational Category for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
