Highway Engineer Jobs in Texas

Highway Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in transportation planning, freeway design, and infrastructure expansion across public agencies and private engineering consultancies at levels from entry-level EIT to senior project manager. Austin, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth account for the largest share of openings, driven by the state's ongoing highway expansion programs and rapid population growth. The Texas Department of Transportation, HNTB, and Jacobs Engineering are among the most established and consistent employers of highway engineers statewide, with recurring demand in traffic engineering, pavement design, and highway drainage. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

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Top employerArdurra
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring4
Work type91% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Ardurra
Senior Highway Engineer
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Senior Highway Engineer
Ardurra
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Highway Engineer
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Senior Highway Engineer
Ardurra
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
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Bachelor's

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Senior Highway Engineer
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Senior Highway Engineer
Ardurra
Dallas, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
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Senior Highway Engineer
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Senior Highway Engineer
Ardurra
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Highway Engineer
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Ardurra
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Senior Highway Engineer
Ardurra
Austin, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Highway Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
5 jobs
Dallas
3 jobs
Houston
2 jobs
San Antonio
1 jobs

Highway Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Ardurra
    Ardurra5
  • H W Lochner
    H W Lochner1
  • HDR
    HDR1
  • Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
    Langan Engineering and Environmental Services1
  • RS&H
    RS&H1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Construction & Real Estate1

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in highway engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
  • Proficiency with highway design software such as OpenRoads, MicroStation, or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Experience with TxDOT design standards, specifications, and project delivery processes
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification accepted for entry-level and junior highway engineer roles
  • Strong working knowledge of AASHTO geometric design guidelines and federal highway standards

Highway Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a highway engineer in Texas?

To become a highway engineer in Texas, you need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam to earn your Engineer-in-Training credential through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. After gaining qualifying work experience under a licensed PE, you take the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam to earn full licensure, which most public agencies and major Texas engineering firms require for independent design authority.

How much do highway engineers make in Texas?

Highway engineers in Texas earn a median of about $96,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,240 for the lowest 10% to over $164,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire highway engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring highway engineers in Texas right now include Ardurra, H W Lochner, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's sustained highway expansion and the volume of TxDOT-funded corridor projects keep demand strong across both state agency roles and large engineering consulting firms with established Texas offices.

Which Texas cities have the most highway engineer jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most highway engineer openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth lead because of their scale of freeway infrastructure investment and the concentration of TxDOT district offices and engineering consultancies headquartered there, while Austin's growth has driven significant corridor expansion and transportation planning work that sustains steady hiring.

Are there remote highway engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. About 9% of highway engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which reflects how much of the work involves site visits, field verification, and in-person coordination with TxDOT reviewers and construction crews. The tasks most suited to remote or hybrid arrangements are preliminary design, traffic modeling, and plan production work that doesn't require physical presence on a project corridor.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for an EIT or engineer-in-training role at a TxDOT district office, where new graduates work alongside licensed PEs on active highway projects and gain the experience hours required for PE licensure. Large Texas consulting firms such as Freese and Nichols and Kimley-Horn run structured associate or new-grad programs that accept candidates with an FE exam pass and a civil engineering degree. Moving laterally from a transportation planning or traffic analysis role is also a well-established way in, and completing an internship with a TxDOT district while still in school gives candidates a significant hiring edge.

Where can I find and apply to highway engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to highway engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas locations. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience level and preferred location, and apply directly to each position.

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