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TCEQ - Engineer I

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00053731

You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

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 stateand#8217;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 TEAMAs part of TCEQand#8217;s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texasand#8217; air quality. This position is a member of our Expedited Team in the Air Permits Division. This team reviews air quality applications for a wide variety of industrial sources including, but not limited to, refineries, power generation, chemical plants, oil and gas facilities, metallurgical industries, automotive plants, semi-conductors, surface coating facilities, and many others. This unique position within the Air Permits Division will be responsible for reviewing advanced air permit applications within an expedited manner. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Air Permits Division.HEREand#8217;S WHAT YOUand#8217;LL BE DOINGand#183; Review moderately complex air permit applications (i.e., projects), ensuring high quality work and completing the required quantity of projects within established timeframes. Conduct a comprehensive technical review for projects to include defining all sources of contaminants, applying appropriate federal and state requirements, reviewing emission calculations, drafting permit documents, and completing technical review summaries. Prepare public notice authorizations and complete associated tasks.and#183; Provide quality customer service to applicants, agency staff, other state/federal agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, and the general public concerning the applicability of federal and state requirements for the permitting process and the technical completeness of projects.and#183; Attend and participate in technical training activities concerning major and minor permit reviews. Participate in division, section, and team meetings.and#183; Participate in the development and maintenance of technical guidance packages and policy memos, assist in the coordination of streamlining activities, and represent the division and agency at meetings, training sessions, presentations, etc.KEY QUALIFICATIONSand#183; Experience with receiving, processing, and/or reviewing state and/or federal air quality permit applicationsand#183; Experience with the state of Texas and/or federal environmental regulations (including but not limited to, TCAA, CAA, CFR, TAC, Federal Registry, Texas Registry).and#183; Knowledge of engineering theory, techniques, and procedures as applied to environmental, health, and safety issues.

Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCETexas Professional Engineer's license.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:REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCETexas Professional Engineer's license.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 sy tem, 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:REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCETexas Professional Engineer's license.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:REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCETexas Professional Engineer's license.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 instructionson 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. TRAINING The Air Permits Division provides training for new employees, which includes our Air Permitting 101 interactive training modules for staff that provides an overview of the division and responsibilities. Also, one-on-one training is conducted by a supervisor or mentor. For this position as a reviewer on the Expedited Team, prior experience with environmental regulations and reviewing air quality applications is critical in reviewing complex applications within a reasonable timeframe from the hire date.CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEESThis position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theEngineer Istate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEngineer I series.Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Permits Division.BENEFITSand#183; This unique position allows for overtime compensation in certain circumstances in lieu of time accrued.and#183; Optional 401(k) and 457 plansand#183; Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAand#183; Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observesand#183; Professional development opportunitiesand#183; Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the stateand#183; Wellness Program and Activitiesand#183; Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQand#183; Work-Life BalanceCONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ 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 any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODESMilitary Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.Please click the hyperlink under and#8216;Occupational Categoryand#8217; for the respective Class Title.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please click the hyperlink under and#8216;Occupational Categoryand#8217; for the respective Class Title.Texas Commi

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