
TCEQ - Engineer I - V
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Austin, TX · HybridFull-timeSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality seeks an experienced engineer for its Water Supply Division in the Office of Water. The role supports the drinking water program through engineering reviews, technical analyses, stakeholder guidance, and special projects related to regulatory processes and water resources. The posting lists Engineer I through Engineer V qualifications and describes senior-level technical leadership, staff mentoring, and coordination responsibilities.
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Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=104280andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionAre 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 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 Supply Division. HERE'S WHAT YOULL BE DOINGSafeguard public health by leading in-office and on-site engineering reviews, technical analyses, and quality control evaluations for routine to complex public water systems, ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations and driving appropriate corrective actions.Serve as a trusted technical advisor by providing expert engineering guidance on public water system submittals and requests through direct consultation, on-site support, presentations, and clear written communication.Deliver exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders by supporting the agency's drinking water program, responding to inquiries, preparing reports, and fulfilling Public Information Requests with professionalism and responsiveness.Lead and inspire as a senior subject matter expert, mentoring staff, providing advanced engineering assistance, coordinating technical work on key assignments, and serving as the go-to expert for assigned programs and topics.Shape the future of the program by planning and executing high-impact special projects that advance regulatory processes, data initiatives, rule development, legislative efforts, and Section/Division continuous improvement. REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEEngineer I: Texas Professional Engineer's license Engineer II: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus one year of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Career Ladder Progression: One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer I. Engineer III: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus two years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Career Ladder Progression: One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer II. Engineer IV: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus three years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Career Ladder Progression: One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer III. Engineer V: Texas Professional Engineer's license plus four years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Career Ladder Progression: One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer IV. *Qualifying work experience includes obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher. 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 SCHEDULEStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Water Supply Division. 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 pays 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 offer d employment.In compliance with ADA, if you need 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,540 open Environmental Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$91–160K/yr35 salary ranges
- US median$34–42/hr76 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 91 open Environmental Engineer jobs in Texas and 1,540 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Environmental Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 7 years (1,317 postings).
- Education
- 959 of the 1,540 open Environmental Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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