RRC - Engineering Hearings Specialist IV - V

The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking an Engineering Specialist IV or V within the Hearings Division to conduct hearings on regulatory aspects of gas utility rates and safety, surface mining, oil and gas exploration and production, and critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Serve as a technical expert on a hearing panel with an administrative law judge to adjudicate complex regulatory and technical cases.
• Review, interpret, and analyze sophisticated technical data, including engineering diagrams, geological data, reservoir models, and seismic data, to determine their validity and relevance to the case.
• Evaluate testimony and evidence against relevant laws, rules, and agency regulations to formulate formal recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with parties and witnesses during the hearing process to gather needed information.
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills; ability to translate highly technical concepts in written format to a varied audience.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and presenting recommendations to the Commissions during public open meetings.
• Must have strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Skilled in using standard office suites and specialized regulatory/case management software.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative hearing panel.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement