Engineering Jobs in Texas

Engineering jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in energy, aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and infrastructure, with demand at every level from entry-level positions through senior principal roles. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin are the largest hiring markets, home to major employers like ExxonMobil, Lockheed Martin, and Texas Instruments. The most in-demand specialties right now are mechanical, electrical, civil, and process engineering, particularly in oil and gas operations, defense systems, and chip fabrication. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles9,481+
Top employerApple
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring271
Work type85% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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LTIMindtree
Senior Specialist - Data Engineering
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LTIMindtree
New 1h ago
Senior Specialist - Data Engineering
LTIMindtree
Addison, Texas
Data Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Database Administration (DBA)
$93k - $142k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Site Engineering Technician
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
New 2h ago
Site Engineering Technician
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Port Isabel, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Valeo
P0/P1 Process/Manufacturing Engineering PTM
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Valeo
New 2h ago
P0/P1 Process/Manufacturing Engineering PTM
Valeo
Rio Bravo, Texas
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
On-Site
None

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ABB
Engineering Manager
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ABB
New 5h ago
Engineering Manager
ABB
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Hybrid
Master's
10,000+

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LTIMindtree
Principal - Data Engineering
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LTIMindtree
New 5h ago
Principal - Data Engineering
LTIMindtree
Houston, Texas
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud Engineering
Data Science
$170k - $180k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Engineering Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
3,016 jobs
Houston
1,391 jobs
Dallas
1,228 jobs
Irving
397 jobs
Plano
390 jobs
Richardson
267 jobs
Fort Worth
256 jobs
San Antonio
255 jobs
El Paso
114 jobs

Engineering Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple1,007
  • Amazon
    Amazon225
  • Garver
    Garver146
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA129
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)108

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services2,165
  • Technology & Software1,968
  • Electronics & Hardware1,679
  • Construction & Real Estate713
  • Energy587

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer license from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline from an ABET-accredited program
  • Proficiency in industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, or discipline-specific simulation tools
  • Two or more years of experience in a relevant engineering discipline or industrial sector
  • Strong working knowledge of applicable safety codes, industry standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to manage or contribute to cross-functional projects from design through commissioning

Engineering Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering in Texas?

To practice engineering professionally in Texas, you must obtain licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The path starts with an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status. After gaining qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your PE license.

Which companies hire engineerings in Texas?

Employers hiring engineerings in Texas right now include Apple, Amazon, and Garver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's energy corridor, defense contractors, and semiconductor industry mean large-scale employers maintain consistent engineering hiring across multiple disciplines year-round.

Which Texas cities have the most engineering jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most engineering openings in Texas right now. Houston anchors the state's energy and chemical processing sector, Dallas-Fort Worth draws defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing employers, and Austin's semiconductor and tech infrastructure build-out has made it one of the fastest-growing engineering markets in the state.

Are there remote engineering jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare for most engineering roles since the work typically requires on-site presence at plants, construction sites, labs, or manufacturing floors. About 15% of engineering openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions are most common in software-adjacent engineering disciplines such as systems engineering, controls, or technical program management.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for rotational engineer or junior engineer programs at large Texas industrial employers, which are specifically designed for recent graduates without field experience. Companies in Houston's energy corridor and DFW's defense sector regularly hire engineers directly from Texas A&M, UT Austin, and Rice University through campus recruiting. Holding an active Engineer-in-Training certificate, which requires only passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, signals readiness and separates new-grad applicants in competitive screening.

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

You can find and apply to engineering jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas employers. Find roles that match your discipline and experience level and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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