Job DescriptionAre you an experienced Engineer, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Note: To determine qualifications, TCEQ job postings require fully completed applications with a detailed job history. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. See below for more details.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQ
Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state's environmental laws. See details about what we do .
This position is a member of our
Critical Infrastructure Division.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING - Inspect existing dams to ensure they are safe and secure. You will visit dam sites, evaluate their condition, write clear reports, recommend any needed fixes, and work directly with dam owners and their engineers to complete safety assessments.
- Perform indepth studies on dams ' including water flow, water pressure, and structural strength ' for both proposed and existing dams. You will write clear reports summarizing your findings and provide practical recommendations for any needed corrections.
- Inspect dams that are being built or modified to make sure construction matches the approved plans and meets good engineering standards. You will document your findings and provide clear recommendations if any corrections are needed.
- Review construction plans for new dams and dam modifications to ensure they meet engineering standards and TCEQ rules. You will approve plans that meet requirements or recommend needed revisions.
- Reviews engineering reports submitted by dam owners and their engineers.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Engineer VI: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus five years of fulltime engineering experience beyond licensure.
Career Ladder Progression: One year of fulltime experience at TCEQ as an Engineer V.
Qualifying work experience includes 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.
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.
WORK SCHEDULE Standard business hours are MF, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the
TCEQ Critical Infrastructure Office. 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
- Professional development opportunities
- Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
- WorkLife Balance
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
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.
