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.
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.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQ's Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state's environmental laws. See details about what we do .
This position is a member of our
Critical Infrastructure Division.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING - Lead and support staff by assigning and overseeing work, providing input on performance, and planning and directing program activities to make sure work is completed on time and with accurate, thorough reports.
- Lead and conduct detailed engineering inspections and evaluations of existing dams and dams under construction or modification to assess safety and compliance with approved plans. You will prepare reports and recommendations for owners and engineers, draft letters outlining needed corrections, and work directly with owners and their engineers to complete the assessment.
- Review emergency action plans to ensure they meet state laws, rules, and engineering standards.
- Lead and complete complex hydrologic, hydraulic, and structural studies for both proposed and existing dams as needed. You will prepare reports with findings and recommendations and draft letters outlining needed corrections.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Texas Professional Engineer's license
plus five years of fulltime engineering experience beyond licensure.
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 MF, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the
TCEQ Critical Infrastructure 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
- 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.
