TCEQ - Engineer Hiring Program (Statewide)

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TCEQ - Engineer Hiring Program (Statewide)

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Job Description

WE ARE TCEQ

Join our team of professionals Engineers at TCEQ, where protecting the environment is at the heart of everything we do.

Our goal is clean air, clean water, and safe management of waste.

TCEQ provides great career advancement opportunities with clear paths for professional growth and development.

ENGINEER HIRING PROGRAM

This program aims to establish a pool of applicants suitable for filling TCEQ Engineering and General Engineering Specialist positions.

Licensed Professional Engineers (PE) receive a $5.000.00 one-time signing bonus. Unlicensed Engineers can join TCEQ and receive training and study resources to prepare for their PE exam.

How does the Engineer Hiring Program work?

Hiring supervisors in the Austin Central Office, or any of TCEQ's sixteen regional offices, may request candidates with specific Texas Professional Engineer licenses and geographic preferences from the Engineer Hiring pool. The hiring supervisor schedules interviews and makes a final selection.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Engineer I
Texas Professional Engineer's license.

Engineer II
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus one year of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure*.

Engineer III
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus two years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure*.

Engineer IV
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus three years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure*.

Engineer V
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus four years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure*.

Engineer VI
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus five years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure*.

*Qualifying work experience that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher.

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

General Engineering Specialist I
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

General Engineering Specialist II
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, plus one year of full-time engineering experience**.

General Engineering Specialist III
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, plus two years of full-time engineering experience**.

General Engineering Specialist IV
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, plus four years of full-time engineering experience**.

General Engineering Specialist V
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, plus five years of full-time engineering experience**.

General Engineering Specialist VI
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, plus six years of full-time engineering experience**.

** Substitutions for experience:

• State of Texas Engineer-in-Training (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification will substitute for six months of the required experience.
• A master's degree in engineering, environmental science, or related fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A doctorate in engineering, environmental science, or related fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.

NOTE: The program is not available to current TCEQ employees or those individuals who decline an offer of employment.

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.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must create an account and submit applications in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for employment. Visit CAPPS Recruit to access or create your CAPPS Recruit candidate account. A resume is required to submit job applications.

How long does my application stay on file?
Applications remain on file for one year from the date of receipt. Eligible individuals may submit a new application for an additional one-year period.

TRANSCRIPTS / COLLEGE HOURS OR COURSE WORK
See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials for U.S. equivalency in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined above.

What if my transcripts are from an international university?
Applicants who hold an international degree should contact a foreign degree evaluation service to have their course work evaluated prior to submitting for a position with the TCEQ. The service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or acceptable to the Texas State Board of Education Certification. A photocopy of the evaluation must be included with the job submission in order for it to be considered complete.

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
• Work-Life Balance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
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 accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: The Texas State Auditor's Office . Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: 2027-06-30

Salary:

$6093.00 - 10358.00 Monthly