Architectural Engineer Jobs in Texas
Architectural engineer jobs in Texas are consistently in demand, with active hiring across commercial construction, energy infrastructure, and large-scale civic development at every level from entry-level draftsperson to senior project engineer. Houston, Dallas, and Austin account for the majority of openings, anchored by employers like AECOM, Jacobs Engineering, and Burns & McDonnell, all of which maintain long-standing Texas operations. The most sought-after specializations in Texas are structural systems, MEP coordination, and building envelope design, driven by the state's volume of high-rise, industrial, and healthcare construction. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Do you love crafting elegant solutions to highly sophisticated challenges? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC)! You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about Architectural Models. You will be responsible for the pre-silicon functional modeling of our industry leading low power GPUs. This includes developing detailed models of the architectural and micro-architectural aspects of various blocks and IPs in the GPU and how they operate within the broader GPU design.
Description
As a Graphics (GPU) Architectural Modeling Engineer, you will: - Help creating architectural models for the development, validation, and verification of graphics processing unit (GPU) design. - Contribute to architectural models for hardware/software (HW/SW) co-validation. - Contribute to architectural models for performance validation and correlation. - Support GPU hardware and software teams during model and design bring-up. In this position you will be expected to: - C++ performance modeling of proposed architectural solutions and features. - Gathering, analyzing, and validating measured and simulated results to compare architectural design alternatives. - Carefully analyze and present results to enable data specific architecture/design. - Writing architectural specification documents in collaboration with engineers across different disciplines. - Work with the multi-functional teams to develop architectural solutions. - Improve Apple’s modeling platform by developing APIs, tools, and optimal standard examples that can be used throughout the company.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of BS + 3 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with a range of performance and/or power simulation environments
- Strong coding skills including object-oriented programming with C & C++
- Strong understanding of common data structures and algorithms
- Knowledgeable in software design patterns
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby
- You should have strong knowledge of computer architecture & micro-architecture
- Be comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to work through ambiguities
- You will need strong communication, influence and negotiation skills to enable right data driven decisions are taken
- Experience in C++ programming.
- Experience with C++ modeling of Computer Architectures.
- Experience with scripting languages Python, Ruby, or Perl.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
Do you love crafting elegant solutions to highly sophisticated challenges? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC)! You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about Architectural Models. You will be responsible for the pre-silicon functional modeling of our industry leading low power GPUs. This includes developing detailed models of the architectural and micro-architectural aspects of various blocks and IPs in the GPU and how they operate within the broader GPU design.
Description
As a Graphics (GPU) Architectural Modeling Engineer, you will: - Help creating architectural models for the development, validation, and verification of graphics processing unit (GPU) design. - Contribute to architectural models for hardware/software (HW/SW) co-validation. - Contribute to architectural models for performance validation and correlation. - Support GPU hardware and software teams during model and design bring-up. In this position you will be expected to: - C++ performance modeling of proposed architectural solutions and features. - Gathering, analyzing, and validating measured and simulated results to compare architectural design alternatives. - Carefully analyze and present results to enable data specific architecture/design. - Writing architectural specification documents in collaboration with engineers across different disciplines. - Work with the multi-functional teams to develop architectural solutions. - Improve Apple’s modeling platform by developing APIs, tools, and optimal standard examples that can be used throughout the company.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of BS + 3 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with a range of performance and/or power simulation environments
- Strong coding skills including object-oriented programming with C & C++
- Strong understanding of common data structures and algorithms
- Knowledgeable in software design patterns
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby
- You should have strong knowledge of computer architecture & micro-architecture
- Be comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to work through ambiguities
- You will need strong communication, influence and negotiation skills to enable right data driven decisions are taken
- Experience in C++ programming.
- Experience with C++ modeling of Computer Architectures.
- Experience with scripting languages Python, Ruby, or Perl.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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- Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer license recognized by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, civil engineering, or closely related discipline
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination workflows
- Experience with commercial or large-scale construction documents and project delivery
- Familiarity with Texas building codes, IBC standards, and energy compliance requirements
- Strong collaboration skills for working with architects, contractors, and municipal permitting offices
Architectural Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a architectural engineer in Texas?
Becoming an architectural engineer in Texas requires licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. You start by earning a bachelor's degree in architectural or civil engineering from an accredited program, then passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your Engineer-in-Training designation. After accumulating supervised work experience, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to obtain your Professional Engineer license, which is required for stamping construction documents in Texas.
How much do architectural engineers make in Texas?
Architectural engineers 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 architectural engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring architectural engineers in Texas right now include Apple, 3V Company, and Fluidstack, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, healthcare, and large commercial development projects keeps demand steady across both global engineering firms and regional design-build contractors headquartered in Houston and Dallas.
Which Texas cities have the most architectural engineer jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most architectural engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of energy infrastructure projects and major engineering firms, while Dallas supports high volumes of commercial and mixed-use development, and Austin's rapid growth in tech campuses and civic construction continues to generate consistent demand for architectural engineering talent.
Are there remote architectural engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're limited. About 33% of architectural engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the work involves site coordination, document review, and hands-on project oversight that requires a physical presence. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work include BIM modeling, specification writing, and energy compliance analysis.
How can I get hired as a architectural engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a junior or project engineer role at a large Texas-based firm that hires new graduates directly from accredited engineering programs. Firms like AECOM, Jacobs, and Terracon regularly bring on entry-level engineers in their Texas offices and pair them with licensed PEs for supervised experience hours. Having your Engineer-in-Training designation in hand before you apply, along with a portfolio showing capstone or internship project work, gives you a clear edge over candidates who graduated without it.
Where can I find and apply to architectural engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to architectural engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find the roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one.
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