TCEQ - Engineer

Organization

TCEQ - Engineer I )

Texas-Austin

Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753

Architecture and Engineering

Regular

State Job Code: 2152

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 23

6,093.00 - 6,093.00 (Monthly)

1

Exempt

Feb 20, 2026, 6:00:00 AM

Mar 7, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

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.

Candidates external to TCEQ will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ’s Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas’ water resources. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Water Supply Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Perform 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 staff.

Communicate with local, state, and federal agencies, engineers, financial advisors, attorneys, board members, and district directors to exchange information concerning water district application processing.

Inspect water districts to ensure conditions match those outlined in the application.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Texas 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 EMPLOYEES

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

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.

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 Office.

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

Work-Life Balance

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 .

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.