Control Electrician Jobs in Texas

Control Electrician jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in industrial automation, petrochemical processing, and large-scale manufacturing across entry-level through senior positions. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio lead hiring volume, with major employers such as ExxonMobil, Emerson Electric, and Honeywell maintaining a sustained presence across the state. The most in-demand specialties are PLC programming, process control systems, and instrumentation troubleshooting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles211+
Top employerJohnson Controls
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring54
Work type92% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Excellerate Quality Control Electrician
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Excellerate Quality Control Electrician
FTI
El Paso, Texas
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
Manufacturing Operations
Electrical Technician
On-Site
High School

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Rogers
Construction Lead Electrician
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Construction Lead Electrician
Rogers
Haskell, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Construction
Quality Control
Construction Labor
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Control Panels USA Inc.
Journeyman Electrician
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Journeyman Electrician
Control Panels USA Inc.
Georgetown, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
$35 - $40/hr
On-Site
None
51-200

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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Senior Electrician
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Senior Electrician
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
$83k - $124k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Electrician / Maintenance Technician
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Electrician / Maintenance Technician
NOV
San Antonio, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Control Electrician Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
51 jobs
Dallas
22 jobs
Austin
15 jobs
San Antonio
13 jobs
Irving
7 jobs
El Paso
6 jobs
Lubbock
6 jobs
Fort Worth
5 jobs
Lewisville
5 jobs

Control Electrician Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Johnson Controls
    Johnson Controls7
  • Prime Controls
    Prime Controls7
  • Rogers
    Rogers7
  • Shermco Industries
    Shermco Industries7
  • Amazon
    Amazon5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services48
  • Manufacturing37
  • Energy28
  • Construction & Real Estate27
  • Technology & Software22

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in control electrician jobs across Texas.

  • Active Texas Electrical Contractor License or Journeyman Electrician license recognized in Texas
  • Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
  • Proficiency with industrial instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, and control valves
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and loop drawings
  • Experience working in petrochemical, refinery, or heavy manufacturing environments
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures

Control Electrician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a control electrician in Texas?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issues the Journeyman Electrician license that most employers require, and candidates must pass the state exam after completing an approved apprenticeship or accumulating documented field hours. Many control electricians in Texas begin through a four-year apprenticeship with the Independent Electrical Contractors or IBEW chapters active in Houston and Dallas, pairing classroom instruction in PLC systems and instrumentation with supervised on-the-job work.

How much do control electricians make in Texas?

Control electricians in Texas earn a median of about $58,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,920 for the lowest 10% to over $80,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire control electricians in Texas?

Employers hiring control electricians in Texas right now include Johnson Controls, Prime Controls, and Rogers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's density of petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast and large advanced-manufacturing campuses in the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor keeps demand consistent across a wide range of industrial operators and systems integrators.

Which Texas cities have the most control electrician jobs?

Houston, Dallas, and Austin account for the largest share of control electrician openings in Texas as of June 2026. Houston's concentration of refineries, chemical plants, and energy infrastructure drives the highest volume, while Dallas-Fort Worth's advanced-manufacturing base and San Antonio's growing industrial corridor generate steady demand outside the Gulf Coast.

Are there remote control electrician jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. About 8% of control electrician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the work. The portions most suited to remote arrangements are PLC program development, off-site system design review, and technical documentation, while physical installation, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting require a presence at the facility.

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

Enrolling in an apprenticeship through an IBEW or Independent Electrical Contractors chapter in Houston or Dallas is the most realistic entry path, since these programs pay while you train and lead directly to journeyman-level roles. Large Texas industrial employers and systems integrators also hire entry-level instrumentation technician aides who transition into control work over time. Earning a TDLR-recognized electrical apprentice registration and completing coursework in PLC fundamentals through a Texas community college gives candidates a concrete edge over applicants with no credentials.

Where can I find and apply to control electrician jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to control electrician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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