Research Engineering Scientist Associate - Austin, TX

Position: Research Engineering Scientist Associate I - Austin, TX
Posting Number S06755P Position Title Research Engineering Scientist Associate I - Austin, TX Department Enterprise Development Location Austin Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

* Infrequent travel (i.e., annually) for activities such as job skills training or participating in institutional and client meetings and conferences.

* Based on funding availability, the position might be extended at the end of our state fiscal year of 08/31/2027.

* Located in Austin, TX.

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Pay Basis Bi-weekly

Job Summary

The Research Engineering Scientist Associate I reviews plans, specifications, and engineering reports for new or modified Public Water Systems (PWS). Performs complex engineering work at a professional level in the evaluation, review, selection, adaptation, and modification of standards, techniques, procedures, and criteria.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $45,000 -$50,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Reviews plans, specifications, and engineering reports for new or modified public water systems for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

* Coordinates or performs technical data collection, research, analysis, evaluations, inspections, or surveys and evaluates impacts.

* May supervise, coordinate, and review the work of others, and may be assisted on projects by engineers, other professionals, or technicians.

* Makes and records observations and measurements.

* Work may result in the development of new or refined techniques, procedures, equipment, processes, products, and/or scientific methods.

* May coordinate the work of division level technical staff.

* Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree.

* One (1) year of experience in environmental quality management, public utilities, chemistry, business administration, data analysis or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in engineering.

* One year experience in hydraulics or other civil engineering areas.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word and Excel; and PC's. Solid working knowledge of database entry; ability to learn TCEQ databases.

* Solid working knowledge of TCEQ and Environmental Protection Agency rules, regulations and procedures related to publicly owned treatment works and pretreatment programs.

* Skill in organization and attention to detail, and the ability to work independently once trained.

* Exercise independent judgement and initiative under general supervision.

* Ability to mentor newer staff as needed throughout the training process.

* Ability to integrate complex concepts, procedures, and processes.

* Communicate verbally with clients, customers, coworkers to gather information and/or explain policies and procedures.

* Ability to draft routine correspondence, reports, documents, policy, procedures, case narratives, or prepare other lengthy documents via handwritten or use of technology.

* Perform visual activities requiring prolonged attention to detail such as editing and proofreading.

* Ability to hear and understand speech to interact with coworkers/clients/customers on a routine or frequent basis with use of amplifying equipment/hearing aids if needed.

* Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

* Job activities include, but are not limited to, sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying batches of paper up to 10 lbs.

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