Engineering Director Jobs in Houston, TX
Engineering Director jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Texas Medical Center, with strong demand across energy, aerospace, and petrochemical engineering. Companies actively hiring include KBR, Eli Lilly, and Fluor. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.
WHO WE ARE
We are Accenture Supply Chain and Engineering Reinvention Engine. We embed innovation, intelligence, and sustainability into the way the world designs, engineers, manufactures, and operates products. We enable engineering and manufacturing clients to reinvent engineering and manufacturing through digital technologies.
Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) are reshaping the automotive and mobility landscape—transforming vehicles into continuously evolving software platforms. Accenture support clients across OEMs, suppliers, and ecosystem partners to define, design, build, and scale SDV platforms that accelerate innovation, reduce time to market, and unlock new revenue models.
THE PRACTICE
This role aligns with Supply Chain and Engineering’s Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Digital Engineering practice, working closely with Go-To-Market, offering, and delivery teams.
The practice brings together deep engineering, embedded software, platform, cloud, and industry expertise to support clients across the full SDV lifecycle—from strategy and architecture through delivery, industrialization, and operationalization.
THE WORK
As a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Go-to-Market Senior Manager / Associate Director, you will play a critical role in shaping client solutions, supporting complex sales pursuits, and leading delivery execution across SDV engagements.
This role sits at the intersection of solution architecture, client engagement, and delivery leadership, with accountability for ensuring solutions are feasible, differentiated, and successfully executed.
Key responsibilities include:
Support sales pursuits and go-to-market motions by shaping SDV solution architectures, estimates, delivery models, and value propositions in partnership with account and GTM leads
Act as a solution and delivery lead for SDV engagements, owning technical and functional outcomes across one or more workstreams
Translate client business and engineering objectives into end-to-end SDV solutions, spanning vehicle software platforms, embedded systems, E/E architectures, cloud, data, and AI
Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary delivery teams across digital engineering, software, cloud, and data to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, including engineering, software, IT, and digital leaders, throughout solution design and delivery
Contribute to the development and refinement of repeatable SDV offerings, accelerators, and assets, incorporating delivery learnings and client feedback
Support client workshops, discovery sessions, POVs, demos, and POCs, helping clients evaluate SDV architectures and delivery approaches
Partner closely with offering, architecture, and capability leads to ensure solutions align with Accenture’s standards, delivery models, and scalability requirements
Provide oversight on delivery quality, risks, dependencies, and commercial guardrails across SDV programs
Travel may be required (0–75%) depending on business and client needs
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 12+ years of experience in consulting, engineering, or industry roles across automotive, mobility, or complex product environments
- 8+ years of experience in solution shaping and delivery leadership, including participation in large, complex sales pursuits and ownership of delivery outcomes
-
8+ years experience of Strong domain knowledge in Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and digital engineering, including experience in areas such as:
- Embedded software and vehicle platforms
- E/E or zonal architectures
- OTA and software lifecycle management
- Cloud-native and edge architectures
- 5+ years of Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or mobility ecosystem players, either as a consultant or in industry
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE
- Hands-on experience delivering end-to-end SDV or digital engineering programs, from design through industrialization
- Exposure to ALM–PLM convergence, DevSecOps, validation & verification, or vehicle software toolchains
- Experience with cloud, data, AI, systems integration, or managed services in large-scale engineering environments
- Track record supporting or leading multi-million-dollar pursuits and complex, multi-year client engagements
- Strong executive communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to bridge sales, architecture, and delivery, ensuring solutions are executable and value-driven
- Bachelor’s degree required; engineering, computer science, or technical degree preferred
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/14/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range California $132,500 to $271,000 Colorado $132,500 to $234,100 Connecticut $132,500 to $234,100 District of Columbia $141,100 to $249,300 Illinois $122,700 to $234,100 Maine $112,900 to $199,500 Maryland $132,500 to $234,100 Massachusetts $132,500 to $249,300 Minnesota $132,500 to $234,100 New York $122,700 to $271,000 New Jersey $141,100 to $271,000 Ohio $122,700 to $216,800 Virginia $122,700 to $249,300 Washington $141,100 to $249,300Requesting an Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.
WHO WE ARE
We are Accenture Supply Chain and Engineering Reinvention Engine. We embed innovation, intelligence, and sustainability into the way the world designs, engineers, manufactures, and operates products. We enable engineering and manufacturing clients to reinvent engineering and manufacturing through digital technologies.
Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) are reshaping the automotive and mobility landscape—transforming vehicles into continuously evolving software platforms. Accenture support clients across OEMs, suppliers, and ecosystem partners to define, design, build, and scale SDV platforms that accelerate innovation, reduce time to market, and unlock new revenue models.
THE PRACTICE
This role aligns with Supply Chain and Engineering’s Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Digital Engineering practice, working closely with Go-To-Market, offering, and delivery teams.
The practice brings together deep engineering, embedded software, platform, cloud, and industry expertise to support clients across the full SDV lifecycle—from strategy and architecture through delivery, industrialization, and operationalization.
THE WORK
As a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Go-to-Market Senior Manager / Associate Director, you will play a critical role in shaping client solutions, supporting complex sales pursuits, and leading delivery execution across SDV engagements.
This role sits at the intersection of solution architecture, client engagement, and delivery leadership, with accountability for ensuring solutions are feasible, differentiated, and successfully executed.
Key responsibilities include:
Support sales pursuits and go-to-market motions by shaping SDV solution architectures, estimates, delivery models, and value propositions in partnership with account and GTM leads
Act as a solution and delivery lead for SDV engagements, owning technical and functional outcomes across one or more workstreams
Translate client business and engineering objectives into end-to-end SDV solutions, spanning vehicle software platforms, embedded systems, E/E architectures, cloud, data, and AI
Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary delivery teams across digital engineering, software, cloud, and data to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, including engineering, software, IT, and digital leaders, throughout solution design and delivery
Contribute to the development and refinement of repeatable SDV offerings, accelerators, and assets, incorporating delivery learnings and client feedback
Support client workshops, discovery sessions, POVs, demos, and POCs, helping clients evaluate SDV architectures and delivery approaches
Partner closely with offering, architecture, and capability leads to ensure solutions align with Accenture’s standards, delivery models, and scalability requirements
Provide oversight on delivery quality, risks, dependencies, and commercial guardrails across SDV programs
Travel may be required (0–75%) depending on business and client needs
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 12+ years of experience in consulting, engineering, or industry roles across automotive, mobility, or complex product environments
- 8+ years of experience in solution shaping and delivery leadership, including participation in large, complex sales pursuits and ownership of delivery outcomes
-
8+ years experience of Strong domain knowledge in Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and digital engineering, including experience in areas such as:
- Embedded software and vehicle platforms
- E/E or zonal architectures
- OTA and software lifecycle management
- Cloud-native and edge architectures
- 5+ years of Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or mobility ecosystem players, either as a consultant or in industry
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE
- Hands-on experience delivering end-to-end SDV or digital engineering programs, from design through industrialization
- Exposure to ALM–PLM convergence, DevSecOps, validation & verification, or vehicle software toolchains
- Experience with cloud, data, AI, systems integration, or managed services in large-scale engineering environments
- Track record supporting or leading multi-million-dollar pursuits and complex, multi-year client engagements
- Strong executive communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to bridge sales, architecture, and delivery, ensuring solutions are executable and value-driven
- Bachelor’s degree required; engineering, computer science, or technical degree preferred
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/14/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range California $132,500 to $271,000 Colorado $132,500 to $234,100 Connecticut $132,500 to $234,100 District of Columbia $141,100 to $249,300 Illinois $122,700 to $234,100 Maine $112,900 to $199,500 Maryland $132,500 to $234,100 Massachusetts $132,500 to $249,300 Minnesota $132,500 to $234,100 New York $122,700 to $271,000 New Jersey $141,100 to $271,000 Ohio $122,700 to $216,800 Virginia $122,700 to $249,300 Washington $141,100 to $249,300Requesting an Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
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Who's Hiring
- KBR15
- Eli Lilly15
- Fluor15
- WSP8
- nSCALE8
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
Engineering Director Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a engineering director job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's dominant sectors: oil and gas, petrochemicals, aerospace, and industrial construction, where engineering director demand is deepest. The Energy Corridor and Greenway Plaza house many of the largest employers. Candidates who can show experience leading cross-functional engineering teams on large capital projects have a clear edge here, since Houston's industrial base prizes operational scale over pure R&D credentials.
Which companies hire engineering directors in Houston?
Houston engineering director roles are posted by KBR, Eli Lilly, and Fluor and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Houston's engineering director market is shaped by a mix of global energy majors, midsize EPCs, and aerospace contractors anchored to the Johnson Space Center corridor southeast of downtown.
Are there remote engineering director jobs in Houston?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the discipline: engineering directors overseeing field operations, plant facilities, or active construction sites are almost always required on-site, while those in systems, software, or program management roles have more remote flexibility. About 79% of engineering director openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the remote-friendly roles concentrated in digital transformation and enterprise engineering functions rather than hands-on industrial positions.
How can I get a engineering director job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a senior engineering manager or principal engineer role first, ideally at one of Houston's midsize EPC firms or industrial contractors, where promotion timelines are faster than at the large majors. Houston also has a strong market for project engineering leads on capital construction programs, which builds the P&L and team-leadership exposure hiring managers expect at the director level. Targeting growth-stage energy tech and infrastructure companies in the Energy Corridor gives you the best shot at accelerating that progression locally.
Which industries hire the most engineering directors in Houston?
Most engineering director openings in Houston sit in Manufacturing, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Houston's position as the country's energy capital and a major hub for aerospace, chemicals, and industrial infrastructure means those sectors consistently generate the largest share of senior engineering leadership demand in the city.
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