Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Texas

Construction Project Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in commercial construction, oil and gas infrastructure, highway and transportation, and large-scale industrial development, with openings from entry-level field engineers through senior project leads. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio are the primary hiring centers, where firms like Turner Construction, Fluor, and Zachry Group maintain long-standing operations across civil, industrial, and building projects. Structural and MEP coordination specialists are consistently in highest demand across the Texas market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find Jobs

Overview

Open roles29
Top employerSundt
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring16
Work type73% On-site
Top industryConsulting

Showing 5 of 29+ Construction Project Engineer jobs

Gigapower
Embedded AI Engineer - Construction (Project Management)
We won't show you this job again
Gigapower
Added 1d ago
Embedded AI Engineer - Construction (Project Management)
Gigapower
Dallas, Texas
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering

Have you applied for this role?

ECBuild LLC
Construction Project Engineer
We won't show you this job again
ECBuild LLC
Added 2d ago
Construction Project Engineer
ECBuild LLC
Fort Worth, Texas
Construction Management
Project Management
Skilled Trades
Bachelor's degree in construction management

Have you applied for this role?

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
Project Engineer, Construction Services
We won't show you this job again
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
Added 2d ago
Project Engineer, Construction Services
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
Plano, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $75k/yr
On-Site
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

DynaTen Corporation
Project Engineer - Construction Department
We won't show you this job again
DynaTen Corporation
Added 6d ago
Project Engineer - Construction Department
DynaTen Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas
Construction Management
Project Management
Skilled Trades
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

QTS
Development Project Engineer (DC Construction)
We won't show you this job again
QTS
Added 1w ago
Development Project Engineer (DC Construction)
QTS
West, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

See All 29 Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Texas

Find roles in Texas that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs

Construction Project Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
5 jobs
Dallas
3 jobs
Fort Worth
3 jobs
Irving
2 jobs
Houston
2 jobs
Burlington
2 jobs
San Antonio
2 jobs
West
1 job
Plano
1 job

Construction Project Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Sundt
Sundt3 open roles
Lumos Fiber
Lumos Fiber3 open roles
HITT Contracting
HITT Contracting3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or construction engineering from an accredited program
  • Engineer-in-Training certification through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred
  • Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
  • Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Familiarity with OSHA 30-Hour Construction safety standards and Texas project compliance requirements
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with subcontractors and field crews

Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a construction project engineer in Texas?

Most construction project engineer roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or construction engineering from an accredited university. Earning your Engineer-in-Training certification by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens your candidacy significantly and is often expected for advancement. Many Texas employers also value internship experience with a Texas-based contractor before full-time hire.

How much do construction project engineers make in Texas?

Construction project 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 construction project engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring construction project engineers in Texas right now include Sundt, Lumos Fiber, and HITT Contracting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's mix of industrial, infrastructure, and commercial construction activity means hiring is spread across general contractors, engineering and construction firms, and large owner-operators in the energy sector.

Which Texas cities have the most construction project engineer jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth have the most construction project engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads due to its concentration of petrochemical plant expansions and port infrastructure, Dallas-Fort Worth draws volume from commercial real estate and highway projects, and San Antonio sees steady demand tied to military installation upgrades and regional public works programs.

Are there remote construction project engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Construction project engineers are typically tied to job sites for inspections, coordination meetings, and contractor oversight, making full remote work uncommon for this role. About 27% of construction project engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve preconstruction planning, estimating, or document control functions rather than active field management.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to field engineer or project engineer intern roles directly with large Texas general contractors and owner-operators such as Zachry Group, Turner Construction, or Austin Industries, which run structured new-graduate programs. Lateral entry from roles like construction management, estimating, or site superintendent assistant is common. Completing your Fundamentals of Engineering exam and earning an OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification gives candidates a clear edge in competitive Texas markets.

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

You can find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and other markets. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.

See All 29 Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Texas

Find roles in Texas that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs