Architect Jobs in Texas

Architect jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in commercial development, healthcare facilities, higher education, and large-scale infrastructure projects, with openings at every level from newly licensed junior architects through principals and project directors. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor the market, home to established firms like Gensler, HDR, and PageSoutherlandPage that maintain significant Texas operations across multiple studios. Sustainable design, urban mixed-use, and healthcare architecture are the specializations drawing the most consistent demand from Texas employers right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles889+
Top employerApple
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring46
Work type78% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Architect
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Added 1w ago
Architect
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Addison, Texas
Data Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
$90k - $104k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Colliers Engineering & Design
Architect
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Colliers Engineering & Design
Added 2w ago
Architect
Colliers Engineering & Design
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Stantec
Architect
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Added 5mo ago
Architect
Stantec
San Antonio, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$79k - $115k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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CG Infinity
Enterprise Data Architect Consultant
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CG Infinity
New 43m ago
Enterprise Data Architect Consultant
CG Infinity
Sugar Land, Texas
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Data Science
Business Strategy
Project Management
Consulting & Professional Services
On-Site
None

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KTek Resourcing
Java Architect
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KTek Resourcing
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Java Architect
KTek Resourcing
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Hybrid
None

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Architect Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
289 jobs
Dallas
203 jobs
Houston
101 jobs
Plano
54 jobs
Irving
44 jobs
Richardson
43 jobs
Fort Worth
24 jobs
Spring
21 jobs
San Antonio
17 jobs

Architect Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple62
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA28
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)21
  • Bain & Company
    Bain & Company17
  • Molex
    Molex17

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software341
  • Consulting & Professional Services146
  • Electronics & Hardware145
  • Construction & Real Estate48
  • Banking & Financial Services39

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in architect jobs across Texas.

  • Active Texas architect license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
  • Professional degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited program required
  • Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery across all design phases
  • Minimum years of post-licensure experience managing projects from schematic design through construction administration
  • Demonstrated expertise in a core sector such as commercial, healthcare, or higher education
  • Strong communication skills for client presentations, consultant coordination, and construction document review

Architect Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a architect in Texas?

To practice architecture in Texas you must hold a license issued by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, known as TBAE. The path begins with a professional degree from a National Architectural Accrediting Board-accredited program, followed by the Architectural Experience Program to log required hours, and then passage of the Architect Registration Examination. Once you pass all sections, TBAE reviews your application and issues a Texas license before you can use the title architect or offer services independently.

How much do architects make in Texas?

Architects in Texas earn a median of about $94,490 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,730 for the lowest 10% to over $142,130 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire architects in Texas?

Employers hiring architects in Texas right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's sustained construction pipeline in healthcare, corporate campus, and mixed-use development keeps a wide range of national firms and regional studios actively posting roles across multiple studio locations in the state.

Which Texas cities have the most architect jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Houston consistently have the most architect openings in Texas. Houston's energy, medical center, and port-related commercial development drive demand there, Dallas supports a large corporate headquarters and urban redevelopment market, and Austin's rapid population growth has produced sustained demand for residential, civic, and tech campus projects that keeps its architecture sector highly active.

Are there remote architect jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Architecture is fundamentally a hands-on, site-engaged profession, and most roles require in-office collaboration through design and construction administration phases. About 22% of architect openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to be concentrated in programming, early schematic design, or project management coordination rather than full-cycle roles.

How can I get hired as a architect in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an architectural intern or designer position at a mid-size or large Texas firm while you complete your Architectural Experience Program hours toward TBAE licensure. Firms like Gensler's Houston and Dallas studios, HDR, and PageSoutherlandPage regularly hire recent graduates from Texas-based NAAB-accredited programs at UT Austin, Texas A&M, and UT Arlington. A strong portfolio of studio work, Revit proficiency, and an actively logged AXP record are the credentials that give entry-level candidates a clear edge in Texas hiring.

Where can I find and apply to architect jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to architect jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred city, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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