Engineering Director Jobs in Texas

Engineering Director jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, oil and gas, semiconductor manufacturing, and large-scale infrastructure development, with openings at every level from first-time director through senior vice president of engineering. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin account for the majority of demand, anchored by employers like Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and ExxonMobil. The most sought-after specialties are systems engineering leadership, software and hardware development management, and process engineering in energy and industrial sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles158+
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring25
Work type78% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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GEICO
Engineering Director
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Engineering Director
GEICO
Richardson, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$140k - $300k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Pacifico Energy Group
Engineering Director
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Engineering Director
Pacifico Energy Group
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Pacifico Energy Group
Engineering Director
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Engineering Director
Pacifico Energy Group
Dallas, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Fidelity Investments
Director, Engineering
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Director, Engineering
Fidelity Investments
Roanoke, Texas
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
None

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Fidelity Investments
Director, Engineering
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Director, Engineering
Fidelity Investments
Westlake, Texas
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Engineering Director Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
30 jobs
Dallas
29 jobs
Austin
28 jobs
Irving
16 jobs
Plano
8 jobs
Richardson
8 jobs
Abilene
4 jobs
Spring
4 jobs
College Station
3 jobs

Engineering Director Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Alvarez & Marsal
    Alvarez & Marsal6
  • Fluor
    Fluor6
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health5
  • Eli Lilly
    Eli Lilly5
  • GHD
    GHD5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software41
  • Consulting & Professional Services30
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals11
  • Construction & Real Estate11
  • Energy9

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering director jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in an accredited engineering discipline required by most Texas employers
  • Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience with at least five in a leadership role
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional engineering teams across complex technical programs
  • Strong background in one or more of Texas's core sectors: energy, defense, semiconductors, or infrastructure
  • Familiarity with Texas regulatory and permitting environments for large industrial or infrastructure projects
  • Experience with budget ownership, capital planning, and executive-level stakeholder communication

Engineering Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering director in Texas?

Most engineering directors in Texas reach the role by combining an accredited engineering degree with a licensed Professional Engineer credential from the Texas State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. While the PE license is not always required for every director role, it is expected or preferred in energy, infrastructure, and public-sector positions. Candidates typically progress through individual contributor and engineering management roles before stepping into a director-level position.

How much do engineering directors make in Texas?

Engineering directors in Texas earn a median of about $171,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $120,460 for the lowest 10% to over $277,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire engineering directors in Texas?

Employers hiring engineering directors in Texas right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Fluor, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy majors, defense contractors, and semiconductor manufacturers means demand stays consistent throughout the year across a wide range of engineering disciplines.

Which Texas cities have the most engineering director jobs?

Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most engineering director openings in Texas. Houston's dominance reflects the concentration of energy, petrochemical, and industrial companies headquartered there, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws heavily from defense, telecommunications, and semiconductor employers, and Austin's rapid tech sector growth has made it a growing hub for software and systems engineering leadership.

Are there remote engineering director jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, since engineering directors in Texas often oversee physical facilities, manufacturing floors, or field operations that require on-site presence. About 22% of engineering director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in software engineering and enterprise IT leadership roles.

How can I get hired as a engineering director in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving up from a senior engineering manager or principal engineer role at a large Texas employer, where internal promotion is the primary pipeline for director-level positions. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Chevron, and Texas Instruments run formal technical leadership development programs that groom high-performing engineers for management tracks. Building a PE license from the Texas State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and taking on program or project lead responsibilities in your current role are the credentials that open the door fastest.

Where can I find and apply to engineering director jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to engineering director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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