Engineering Specialist 5

Austin, TX

TCEQ

Are you an experienced engineering or technical graduate, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

This presents a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking to become a licensed Professional Engineer. TCEQ provides excellent resources to support employees in obtaining the license. Upon achieving licensure, you become eligible for promotion to Engineer levels I-V within the agency.

At TCEQ, we strive to protect our state’s public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.

TELEWORK

This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ’s Office of Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Radioactive Materials Division.

Here's what you'll be doing...

Preform technical reviews of submittals under the supervision of an engineer for waste management and fluid injection, including regulatory classification and status of waste pursuant to state and federal regulations and statutes for the TCEQ.
Under the supervision of an engineer with UIC expertise, perform technical reviews, field assessments, and evaluations of permit applications, reports, certifications, notices of waste management activities, and correspondence to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, technical principles, policies, and procedures. Maintain accurate, organized, and complete records of reviews and correspondence.
Under the supervision of an engineer with UIC expertise, interpret and apply state and federal statutes and regulations applicable to the UIC program.
Assist staff and customer by providing program information through verbal communication, correspondence, meetings, presentations, and responses to Public Information Requests.

Do you think you are good fit for our team? We would love to talk to you!

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.

Qualifications - External

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A 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 five years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments.

*One year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments may be substituted for each year of the required education.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the specified fields plus four years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with the design, construction and/or plugging of injection wells, production wells or water wells.
MS or higher-level degree with a major in civil, petroleum, mechanical, nuclear, environmental, or geological engineering.

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 in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined above.