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TCEQ - Engineering Specialist III

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

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Location
Houston, TX
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Engineering Specialist III joins TCEQ’s Air Monitoring Division in the Office of Air, contributing to the agency’s work to protect and restore Texas air quality. The role supports ambient air monitoring station operations, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, field inspections, and program oversight. It also reviews procedures and guidance, advises management, and provides training and oversight to staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Air MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceEquipment CalibrationEquipment TroubleshootingData ReviewField InspectionsQAPPsSOPsStaff Training

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Basic Science, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or Related Field or Equivalent2+ Years Engineering or Related Experience or Master's With 1+ YearFundamentals of Engineering Exam or Equivalent Experience Substitution

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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=107402andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionAre you an experienced Engineer Specialist, 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.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 TEAMAs part of TCEQ's Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas' air quality. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Air Monitoring Division. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGReview, evaluate, and track daily operation and maintenance of ambient air monitoring stations. You'll help with audits, maintenance, and calibration of monitoring equipment, and resolve issues or recommend solutions as needed. Review operator activities to ensure compliance with state and federal network objectives. You'll conduct field inspections to identify and resolve potential issues and provide recommendations as needed. Support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air monitoring equipment, including data review, issue research, and field visits as needed. Review project procedures and guidance like QAPPs and SOPs and advise management on program issues. Stay current in air monitoring through internal and external training, provide training and oversight to staff, and complete competency demonstrations for all air monitoring equipment used by the team. REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEA bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, basic science, mathematics, environmental science, computer science or a related field, plus two years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments. OR A master's degree from an accredited college or university in the specified fields plus one year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments. Substitute Qualifications Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience. One year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments may be substituted for each year of the required education. 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 and 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 SCHEDULEStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Quality 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 pay 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 requi ed for the job) on candidates offered 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 603 open Engineering Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$76–159K/yr310 salary ranges
  • US median$27–47/hr239 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 28 open Engineering Specialist jobs in Texas and 603 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Engineering Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 563 postings).
Education
555 of the 603 open Engineering Specialist jobs (92%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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