TCEQ - Engineer III - Engineer V (Plans/Specifications/Reuse)

Between $6,948.00 and $8,519.00 Per Month Position range in Travis County $6,580.00

• $11,166.00 Per Month TCEQ
• Engineer III
• Engineer V (Plans/Specifications/Reuse)

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Occupation:

Environmental Engineers

Location:

Austin, TX

• 78753 Positions available: 2 Job #: 16996115

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

03/27/2026

Updated:

03/30/2026

Expires:

03/29/2027

Web Site:

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Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID:

00056936 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the

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https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00056936 You 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 Section Are you an experienced Engineer III

• Engineer V, 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

TEAMAs 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 Quality Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE

DOINGAdminister the plans and specifications review and approval of domestic publicly and privately-owned treatment works in accordance with 30 TAC Chapter 217, by independently performing engineering analyses of designed wastewater treatment and collection systems. Provide guidance and direction to others. Participate in administering the beneficial reuse program, in accordance with 30 TAC Chapters 210 and 321P, by independently performing engineering and technical analyses of submitted authorization applications for the beneficial reuse of treated wastewater. Communicate with TCEQ management, agency staff, the regulated community, the general public, and elected officials regarding the plans and specifications program, the beneficial reuse program, homeland security, and other engineering related programs. Give presentations, provide management briefings, provide technical input, and represent the Division in various public and TCEQ forums.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION

EXPERIENCEEngineer IIITexas Professional Engineer's license plus two years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. TCEQ Qualifying work experience includes 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 includes 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 includes 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

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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 III-Vstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEngineer III-V series.

Work ScheduleStandard 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.

BENEFITSOptional 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 Work-Life Balance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ

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 accommodation 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: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.