TCEQ - Engineer Hiring Program

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 the safe management of waste.

TCEQ employees get some great perks, including a hybrid work schedule, paid leave, health insurance, and state and federal holidays. See Benefits and Perks at TCEQ.

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

ENGINEERING HIRING POOL

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

Licensed Engineers receive a $5000 signing bonus. Unlicensed Engineers have the opportunity to 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.

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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system. Please visit our job opportunities page at Insert link for more information about the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.



Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

ENGINEER

Engineer 1

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 includes 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