Engineer V MEP

Posting 15897
-Posted
- Health & Human Services Comm

- Maintenance & Construction

- Architecture and Engineering

- Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -d. $7000 - $8999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Engineer V MEP
Job Title:Engineer V
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Maintenance & Construction
Posting Number:15897
Closing Date:06/29/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Architecture and Engineering
Salary Range:$7,015.16-$11,864.50
Pay Frequency:Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-27
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 50%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City:AUSTIN
Job Location Address:909 W 45TH ST #633 BLDG 3
Other Locations:Austin
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Performs advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) engineering and oversight work, directly accountable for providing mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) technical engineering work and reviews of engineering plans and specifications provided by contracted engineers. Represents the HHSC Maintenance and Construction Department on MEP matters to contracted engineers, contracted and staff architects, facility maintenance staff, other technical team members, and facility and HHSC leadership and management.

Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Reviews blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications of building mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems provided by contracted engineers on HSCS construction projects to ensure they comply with building codes and are consistent in design with HSCS current systems. Sends comments for corrections and design adjustments to the providing engineer. (20%)
• Provide a technical review and analysis of designs, specifications, materials, or construction methods for acceptability to architects, engineers, building and mechanical contractors, HSCS staff both at state office and se reviews are to ensure system operability of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems once they become installed as a part of a project. (15%)
• Reviews engineering proposals for potential work provided by contracted engineers to ensure complete and appropriate scope and that the cost of work provided is appropriate. (15%)
• Assist facility maintenance teams in addressing MEP/HVAC systems that have failed or are not performing to determine best solution; review system repair and/or replacement plans, providing technical recommendations. (15%)
• Conduct field visits, surveys, and inspections at facilities of new installations, repair/replacement MEP/HVAC systems and of existing system to determine whether systems are installed and performing as designed/expected. (15%)
• Monitor contracted engineer's performance and compliance, evaluate deliverables, review billing documentation, and/or prepare and deliver vendor performance tracking information to contracting staff (10%)
• Prepares, modifies, reviews, and/or submits engineering and construction designs, plans, specifications, and estimates. (10%)

Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, techniques, and procedures; applicable laws, regulations, and rules; and mathematics.

Skill in the use of computer-aided design techniques and computerized design, evaluation, and analysis tools; in comprehending technical material; in implementation planning; in identifying problems and causes; and in the use of logic to assess options.

Ability to design and evaluate engineering projects; to interpret and apply regulations; to use deductive, inductive, and mathematical reasoning; and to communicate effectively. Ability to manage engineering projects.

Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Texas.