Civil Engineer Jobs in Texas

Civil Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with steady demand across transportation infrastructure, water systems, land development, and energy sector construction at every level from entry-level staff engineer through senior project engineer and principal. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin account for the largest share of openings, where firms like Jacobs Engineering, AECOM, and Freese and Nichols have deep roots and consistent hiring. Structural, water resources, and transportation engineering are the most in-demand specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles224+
Top employerKimley-Horn
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring50
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Civil-Site Engineer III
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Civil-Site Engineer III
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Houston, Texas
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Forensic Engineer(civil structural with PE)
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Forensic Engineer(civil structural with PE)
Advance Forensic Engineering LLC
Dallas, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$100 - $300/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Kimley-Horn
Civil Engineer - Land Development
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Civil Engineer - Land Development
Kimley-Horn
The Woodlands, Texas
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site
5,001-10,000

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Senior Civil Engineer I
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Senior Civil Engineer I
WGI
Austin, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Master's degree
501-1,000

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PARKHILL
Civil Professional Engineer – Water Resources
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Civil Professional Engineer – Water Resources
PARKHILL
El Paso, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Bachelor's degree

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Civil Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Antonio
9 jobs
Plano
7 jobs
Frisco
6 jobs
El Paso
6 jobs
Bastrop
4 jobs

Civil Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Kimley-Horn
    Kimley-Horn14
  • Westwood Professional Services
    Westwood Professional Services11
  • PARKHILL
    PARKHILL9
  • Kiewit
    Kiewit7
  • Jacobs
    Jacobs6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services53
  • Construction & Real Estate19
  • Energy11
  • Technology & Software6
  • Manufacturing4

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Texas Professional Engineer license issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering discipline from an accredited program
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design and drafting software
  • Experience with TxDOT project standards, specifications, or plan preparation
  • Engineer in Training certification or active progress toward Professional Engineer licensure
  • Familiarity with Texas stormwater management regulations and municipal utility district requirements

Civil Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil engineer in Texas?

To practice civil engineering in Texas you must earn a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The path starts with an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status, then accumulating qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.

How much do civil engineers make in Texas?

Civil engineers in Texas earn a median of about $96,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,240 for the lowest 10% to over $164,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring civil engineers in Texas right now include Kimley-Horn, Westwood Professional Services, and PARKHILL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's scale of infrastructure investment, ongoing highway expansion under TxDOT, and large municipal utility programs keep engineering firms of all sizes actively recruiting across the state.

Which Texas cities have the most civil engineer jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most civil engineer openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of energy infrastructure, port expansion, and flood control projects drives the largest share of demand, while Dallas-Fort Worth's rapid population growth keeps transportation and land development pipelines full, and Austin's infrastructure build-out tied to semiconductor and tech campus construction sustains strong hiring there.

Are there remote civil engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Civil engineering work is largely field- and project-site-dependent, so most roles require regular presence on-site or in a regional office. About 33% of civil engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in project review, permitting support, and preliminary design work that can be handled off-site.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to staff engineer or engineer-in-training roles at Texas-based engineering consulting firms, which routinely hire recent graduates directly from Texas A&M, UT Austin, and other in-state ABET-accredited programs. Firms like Freese and Nichols and Kimley-Horn run structured new-graduate development programs in Texas. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduating and gaining any project exposure through internships with TxDOT or a municipal engineering department strengthens an application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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