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TCEQ - Engineer III - V (STATEWIDE)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2025
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Are you an experienced Engineer, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?Candidates external to TCEQ will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our stateand#8217;s public health and natural resources.As part of TCEQand#8217;s Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texasand#8217; water resources. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Water Supply Division.HEREand#8217;S WHAT YOUand#8217;LL BE DOINGENGINEER IIIConduct in office and/or on-site engineering and technical reviews, analyses, quality control and evaluations of routine to highly complex information from internal and external customers to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; and follow up with appropriate actions.

Provide information and engineering assistance concerning requests and submittals from public water systems to internal and external customers through verbal communication, email, correspondence, meetings, on-site assistance, and presentations

Provide customer service to internal and external customers related to the agencyand#8217;s drinking water program through verbal and written communication, correspondence, reports, meetings, presentations, and responses to Public Information Requests (PIRs).ENGINEER IVConduct and coordinate in office and/or on-site engineering and technical reviews, analyses, quality control and evaluations of routine to advanced (senior-level) information from internal and external customers to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; and follow up with appropriate actions.

Provide information and engineering assistance concerning requests and submittals from public water systems to internal and external customers through verbal communication, email, correspondence, meetings, on-site assistance, and presentations.

Provide customer service to internal and external customers related to the agencyand#8217;s drinking water program through verbal and written communication, correspondence, reports, meetings, presentations, and responses to Public Information Requests (PIRs).

Provide engineering assistance, training and mentoring to staff, and internal and external customers. Serve as a senior-level subject matter expert engineer for assigned programs/topics.ENGINEER VConduct, plan and coordinate in office and/or on-site engineering and technical reviews, analyses, quality control and evaluations of routine to advanced (senior-level) information from internal and external customers including advanced public water systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; and follow up with appropriate actions.

Provide information and engineering assistance concerning requests and submittals from public water systems to internal and external customers through verbal communication, email, correspondence, meetings, on-site assistance, and presentations.

Provide customer service to internal and external customers related to the agencyand#8217;s drinking water program through verbal and written communication, correspondence, reports, meetings, presentations, and responses to Public Information Requests (PIRs).

Provide senior level engineering assistance, training and mentoring to staff, and internal and external customers and assists in supervising or coordinating the work for others on specific assignments. Serve as a senior-level subject matter expert engineer for assigned programs/topics.KEY QUALIFI ATIONSAwarded master's degree in engineering, environmental science, or related fields from an accredited college or university.

Experience with analyzing engineering design, maintenance, administration, and operations of public drinking water systems.

Licensed Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator.

Experience performing public drinking water systems analyses, such as evaluation of water quality, water chemistry, or water microbial assessment.

Experience preparing reports, correspondence, and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCEENGINEER IIITexas Professional Engineer's license plus two years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure.Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher.ENGINEER IVTexas Professional Engineer's license plus three years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure.Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher.ENGINEER VTexas Professional Engineer's license plus four years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure.Qualifying work experience includes that 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.CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEESThis position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theEngineer III - Vstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEngineer III - Vseries.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.Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the Water Supply Division.BENEFITSOptional 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 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.

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