Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs in Houston, TX
Electrical Engineering Technician jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, the Texas Medical Center, and the Ship Channel industrial corridor across oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, and industrial automation. Employers hiring right now include WSP, Axiom Space, and University of Houston. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Electrical Engineering LeadKBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
The Electrical Engineering Lead serves as the PMC organization's technical authority and owner-representative for the planning, design verification, integration, construction assurance, commissioning, qualification, and startup of electrical power distribution, electrical network monitoring and control systems (ENMCS), power management systems, and interface to industrial control systems across the client’s project.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate activities among Client stakeholders, the PMC team, EPCM contractor(s), equipment suppliers, automation vendors, and construction contractors to ensure electrical systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with Lilly standards, GMP requirements, project objectives, and industry best practices.
- Provide leadership in power distribution design reviews, ENMCS architecture, field implementation planning, FAT/SAT oversight, risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring reliability, maintainability, cybersecurity, operational readiness, and lifecycle performance requirements are incorporated throughout project execution.
- Act as the primary integration point for electrical systems with all other plant systems.
- Drive collaboration across engineering, construction, CQV, manufacturing, maintenance, and operations organizations to ensure successful project delivery and startup.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of experience with electrical systems, generation, and utility interconnections on industrial capital projects.
- Experience with power distribution, utility systems, facility infrastructure, and power system studies.
- Knowledge of power reliability strategies.
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and engineering practices.
- Experience successfully coordinating Electrical Engineering with multidisciplinary engineering activities for capital projects in excess of $500M TIC.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-regulated facilities.
- Prior experience in an Owner’s Representative or PMC role for major capital projects in excess of $1B TIC.
- Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
- Familiarity with emergency power and critical operation systems.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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Who's Hiring
- WSP14

- Axiom Space9

- University of Houston9

- Houston Christian University9

- KBR5

Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a electrical engineering technician job in Houston?
Houston's strongest hiring comes from the energy, petrochemical, and industrial sectors, so targeting employers in the Energy Corridor and along the Ship Channel gives you the best odds. Hands-on experience with instrumentation, PLC systems, or electrical testing equipment stands out here. Candidates who have worked on industrial or oilfield sites, even in support roles, tend to move faster through the hiring process than those with only classroom backgrounds.
Which companies hire electrical engineering technicians in Houston?
Companies currently hiring electrical engineering technicians in Houston include WSP, Axiom Space, and University of Houston, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Houston's hiring pool draws heavily from energy majors, EPC contractors, utilities, and aerospace and defense firms clustered in the city's industrial and research corridors.
Are there remote electrical engineering technician jobs in Houston?
Yes, but only for a limited share of roles, since most electrical engineering technician work requires hands-on site access, equipment testing, or physical inspections that can't be done remotely. About 67% of electrical engineering technician openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are those focused on documentation, CAD drafting, technical review, or data analysis rather than field or lab work.
How can I get a electrical engineering technician job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through the city's dense network of EPC contractors and industrial staffing firms, which regularly place junior technicians on short-term project assignments that build hands-on credentials quickly. Community colleges such as San Jacinto College and Houston Community College offer associate programs that partner directly with local employers. Entry roles like electrical technician helper, instrumentation technician trainee, or field service assistant are common stepping stones into full technician positions here.
Which industries hire the most electrical engineering technicians in Houston?
Houston electrical engineering technician roles concentrate in Energy and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Houston's status as a global hub for oil and gas, petrochemical refining, and power infrastructure makes those sectors the dominant and most consistent source of technician demand in the metro.
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