TCEQ - Engineer I - V

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 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 Waste Permits Division.HEREand#8217;S WHAT YOUand#8217;LL BE DOINGConduct engineering and technical reviews and senior-level evaluations of advanced applications, report and plans pertaining to waste management; determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, technical principles, policies, and procedures; and process to completion.Provide training, including mentoring staff. Develop and apply expert level technical and regulatory expertise.Provide information concerning authorizations and authorization processes to internal and external customers through verbal communication, correspondence, meetings, presentations, and public hearings.Lead or participate in special projects, such as maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), rule writing, bill analysis, guidance document development, and streamlining work processes.KEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience working with environmental regulations (e.g. landfills, permitting, industrial and hazardous waste, recycling, notifications, etc.).Experience working with Texas regulations.Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCEEngineer ITexas Professional Engineer's license.Engineer IITexas Professional Engineer's license plus one year of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience 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 I.Engineer IIITexas Professional Engineer's license plus two years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience 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.Engineer IVTexas Professional Engineer's license plus three years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience 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.Engineer VTexas Professional Engineer's license plus four years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience 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 IVEmployees 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.CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEESThis position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theEngineer I-V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEngineer I-Vseries.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 BalanceCONDITION 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: 2026-04-10