Research Engineering Scientist Associate - Austin, TX

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• One year experience in hydraulics or other civil engineering areas.

• 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.