TCEQ - Engineer III-V (STATEWIDE)

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 state’s public health and natural resources.

Your Future Team

As part of TCEQ’s Office of Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Superfund Section of the Remediation Division.

Here’S What You’Ll Be Doing

Engineer Iii

• Plan and coordinate all phases of highly complex engineering work in accordance with Superfund Section guidelines.
• Manage contracts/work orders to achieve corrective action at Superfund Section sites.
• Perform miscellaneous and/or special technical or administrative tasks as assigned.
• Review invoices under prevailing agency guidelines and required time frames.
• Communicate with internal staff, the public, contractors, and other governmental entities. Represent the agency at technical functions, seminars, and meetings.

Engineer Iv

• Plan and coordinate all phases of advanced engineering work in accordance with Superfund Section guidelines.
• Manage contracts/work orders to achieve corrective action at Superfund Section sites.
• Perform miscellaneous and/or special technical or administrative tasks as assigned.
• Review invoices under prevailing agency guidelines and required time frames.
• Communicate with internal staff, the public, contractors, and other governmental entities. Represent the agency at technical functions, seminars, and meetings.

Engineer V

• Plan and coordinate all phases of advanced and/or managerial engineering work in accordance with Superfund Section guidelines.
• Manage contracts/work orders to achieve corrective action at Superfund Section sites.
• Perform miscellaneous and/or special technical or administrative tasks as assigned.
• Review invoices under prevailing agency guidelines and required time frames.
• Communicate with internal staff, the public, contractors, and other governmental entities. Represent the agency at technical functions, seminars, and meetings.

Key Qualifications

• Experience working with Superfund statutes and regulations
• Experience with project management, work orders/contracts, and/or budgets
• Experience working with technical and regulatory material, procedures, and/or policies relevant to contaminant remediation and/or Superfund

Required Education & Experience

Engineer Iii

Texas 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.

Career Ladder Progression

One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer II.

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.

Engineer Iv

Texas 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.

Career Ladder Progression

One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer III.

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.

Engineer V

Texas 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.

Career Ladder Progression

One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer IV.

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.

Current Tceq Employees

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Engineer III-V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Engineer III-V series.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Austin Headquarters.

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
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Work-Life Balance

• 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
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ

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 any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

Military Occupational Specialty (Mos) Codes

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.