Engineer V

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Functional

Title:

Engineer V

Job Title: Engineer V

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: HCR ARU
- Admin SS & Mobile

Posting Number: 21413

Closing Date: 03/22/2027

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Architecture and Engineering

Salary Range: $10,678.03 - $11,864.50

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 85%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

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Under the supervision of the Architectural Review Unit (ARU) Director, this position performs highly advanced (senior-level) engineering work directing engineering and construction projects and activities. Provides advanced consultative services and performs leadership functions by directing and guiding highly specialized professionals as it relates to general and special hospitals, limited services rural hospitals (LSRH), private psychiatric hospital and crisis stabilization units (PPH&CSU), ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), end stage renal dialysis (ESRD) facilities, and freestanding emergency medical care (FEMC) facilities within the multiple licensing programs of the Architectural Review Unit.

Communicates with highly skilled design and construction professionals and implements decisions on their building systems. Leads complex and large-scope healthcare construction inspections and investigates complaints and is responsible for identifying non-code complaint deficiencies on construction sites. Conducts required annual and initial surveys to determine compliance with state licensure and federal certification requirements. Identifies and writes deficiencies in accordance with federal, state and local building code requirements and makes appropriate referrals to state and federal agencies.

Accurately interprets codes, rules and regulations and writes guidance letters to disseminate to stakeholders. This position both reviews and approves federal survey and state inspection plan of corrections. Trains inspection staff, and coordinates travel. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties assigned. Works cooperatively with agency staff, Unit Managers and HHSC Regulatory Services Division.
• Directs engineering work related to health control that involves mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems. Provides senior-level consultative services regarding complex healthcare building systems to highly skilled design and construction professionals and provides direction for cost-effective healthcare technology. Coordinates the design and construction of healthcare facilities with complex building systems to ensure code compliance. Provides code and policy interpretation to design professionals, facility owners, and facility planning directors.
  
  Writes guidance letters for interpretation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes to reduce failed inspections. Serves as an expert resource in engineering issues for healthcare facilities. (25%)
• Leads the testing of multiple lifesaving building systems, including but not limited to medical gas system, emergency electrical system, nurse call system, heating and air conditioning system, emergency water, fire alarm system, and sprinkler system on extraordinarily complex and large-scoped healthcare facilities. Surveys complaint investigations and monitors quality control. Surveys operational healthcare facilities to ensure compliance with codes, standards, federal Medicare regulations, and project requirements.
  
  Makes professional judgments and advises best practices in engineering. Trains field inspectors for consistency and updates staff on changing codes and rules. Coordinates with contractors, construction managers, and other code officials. Coordinates inspection travel, including planning and booking transportation and lodging. (25%)
• Facilitates meetings with health facility representatives, including architects, engineers, contractors, health care providers, and facility planning directors. Determines functional and spatial…