TPWD - Engineer I-II-III (Engineer/Design Project Manager)

Benefits Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60‑day waiting period. General Description Design Project Management Branch: Designing anything to be built anywhere in Texas. Join our branch of design professionals and the larger Texas Parks and Wildlife family as an Engineer to serve the wild places and people of Texas. Rewarding work within a mission‑driven conservation agency on a broad range of project types all over the State. Under the direction of the Engineering Program Manager, this position performs engineering work involving conducting or reviewing engineering design, planning, construction, inspection, and maintenance work. This career opportunity with the Infrastructure Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is for a talented and results‑oriented Engineer ready to perform design and project management work at all stages of the project before construction, including feasibility, scoping, planning, design and project management of a wide variety of unique projects for multiple divisions within TPWD. Projects are comprised of those listed in the Agency’s Capital Construction Portfolio, which varies every biennium, but typically includes water utilities, wastewater utilities, fish hatchery improvements, shoreline stabilization projects, dams, bridges, trails, headquarters buildings, restrooms, offices, maintenance complexes, bunkhouses, hunter check stations and residences. The portfolio also includes planning and development of land acquisitions for new State Parks, State Natural Areas, and Wildlife Management Areas. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. Note: This position is based at TPWD Headquarters in Austin, TX, but periodic travel to project sites around the state is required. Responsibilities Conduct or review engineering design, planning, construction, inspection, and maintenance work for TPWD projects. Perform design and project management at all stages prior to construction, including feasibility, scoping, planning, and design. Manage a diverse portfolio of projects: water and wastewater utilities, fish hatchery improvements, shoreline stabilization, dams, bridges, trails, buildings, and land acquisition planning. Coordinate with consultants, review their work, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Comply with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures. Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience: Engineer I - Licensed Professional Engineer; Engineer II - Two years experience as a licensed Professional Engineer; Engineer III - Five years experience as a licensed Professional Engineer. Licensure: Must possess a current and active Engineer license as issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. Valid Class “C” Texas driver’s license. Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses. Acceptable Substitutions Engineer II‑III: Graduation with a Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of the required experience. Graduation with a PhD may substitute for two years of the required experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with rural utility systems. Experience coordinating consultant engineers and reviewing their work. Experience with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) water and wastewater regulations. Current holder of certification or working familiarity with a recognized sustainable building program, such as LEED, as administered by the U.S. Green Building Council. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of design, application, documentation, pricing, bidding, and construction of systems typically found in TPWD inventory. Knowledge of engineering and design principles, techniques, and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Parks and Wildlife Department