Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Texas

Engineering Senior Manager jobs in Texas are among the most actively sought leadership roles in the state, concentrated in energy, aerospace, defense, semiconductors, and large-scale infrastructure across a market that consistently posts openings at every level from newly promoted manager through executive-track senior leader. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by major employers like ExxonMobil, Lockheed Martin, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor. The most in-demand specialties are process engineering management in oil and gas, systems engineering leadership in defense and aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing management in the Central Texas corridor. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles248+
Top employerAmazon
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring38
Work type81% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Citi
Engineering Senior Manager
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Citi
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Engineering Senior Manager
Citi
Irving, Texas
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
DevOps
Project Management
$166k - $175k
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp
Engineering Senior Manager
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Engineering Senior Manager
Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp
Coppell, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Fidelity Investments
Senior Engineering Manager
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Fidelity Investments
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Senior Engineering Manager
Fidelity Investments
Westlake, Texas
Technical Product & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Fidelity Investments
Senior Engineering Manager
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Senior Engineering Manager
Fidelity Investments
Roanoke, Texas
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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DataBank
Senior Engineering Manager, Frontend Engineering
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DataBank
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Senior Engineering Manager, Frontend Engineering
DataBank
Dallas, Texas
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Frontend Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Engineering Senior Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
66 jobs
Houston
44 jobs
Dallas
35 jobs
Fort Worth
13 jobs
Plano
12 jobs
Richardson
10 jobs
Irving
9 jobs
Spring
7 jobs
San Antonio
6 jobs

Engineering Senior Manager Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon9
  • Garver
    Garver8
  • Freese and Nichols
    Freese and Nichols7
  • HDR
    HDR7
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services89
  • Technology & Software34
  • Construction & Real Estate29
  • Manufacturing19
  • Healthcare & Medical Services14

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred
  • Seven or more years of engineering experience with at least three in a people-management role
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams on large capital or technical projects
  • Experience with Texas-relevant industries such as oil and gas, defense, semiconductors, or utilities
  • Strong working knowledge of engineering project management methodologies including PMI or Agile frameworks

Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering senior manager in Texas?

Most engineering senior managers in Texas start with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university, then build several years of hands-on technical experience before moving into a team lead or project manager role. Holding or pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is a meaningful advantage, particularly in regulated industries like oil and gas, utilities, and civil infrastructure. An MBA or advanced engineering degree accelerates promotion at larger Texas employers.

Which companies hire engineering senior managers in Texas?

Employers hiring engineering senior managers in Texas right now include Amazon, Garver, and Freese and Nichols, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy majors, defense contractors, and semiconductor manufacturers means demand is spread across both Fortune 500 headquarters and large regional engineering firms.

Which Texas cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most engineering senior manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of energy, petrochemical, and EPC firms, Dallas-Fort Worth draws strong demand from defense, telecom, and advanced manufacturing employers headquartered in the Metroplex, and Austin's semiconductor and technology sector has grown rapidly enough to generate consistent senior engineering leadership hiring.

Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical roles because engineering senior managers typically oversee on-site teams, production facilities, or field operations that require physical presence. About 19% of engineering senior manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in program management, systems engineering oversight, and corporate engineering strategy functions where direct lab or plant access is not required daily.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or engineering supervisor role first, which large Texas employers like Chevron, Raytheon, and Texas Instruments use as a deliberate pipeline for future senior managers. Rotational leadership development programs at major Houston energy companies and Metroplex defense contractors are designed specifically for engineers who want management exposure early. Earning your Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors while in a mid-level role signals readiness for management and gives candidates a concrete edge over unlicensed peers.

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

You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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