TCEQ - Engineer I

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: 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 SectionAre 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 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 DOINGPerform reviews of water district applications; and conduct research for unique non-standard applications to determine eligibility, engineering, and financial feasibility according to applicable statutes and Commission rules. Provide recommendations and prepare related reports for use by the Commission and the public.Coordinate work, provide guidance, answer questions, and review the work and technical analyses of less experienced staff.Serve as a mentor and lead training of new/less experienced municate with local, state, and federal agencies, engineers, financial advisors, attorneys, board members, and district directors to exchange information concerning water district application spect water districts to ensure conditions match those outlined in the application.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. 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 Iseries. 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 dividual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Austin Headquarters Office.BENEFITSOptional 401(k) and 457 plansInsurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAPaid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observesProfessional development opportunitiesLongevity pay based on your number of years working for the stateWellness Program and ActivitiesOnsite Nurse Practitioner in HQWork-Life Balance CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered 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:click the hyperlink under and#8216;Occupational Categoryand#8217; for the respective Class Title.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2026-02-26