Process Engineering Manager Jobs in Texas
Process Engineering Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in petrochemical and refining, semiconductor fabrication, food and beverage manufacturing, and industrial automation, with openings from senior individual contributor through director-level positions. The largest hiring metros are Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where employers such as ExxonMobil, Texas Instruments, and Valero Energy maintain deep engineering operations and ongoing capital project pipelines. The most in-demand specialties center on continuous improvement, process safety management, and manufacturing scale-up for both legacy energy infrastructure and emerging advanced manufacturing facilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: Responsible for technical leadership of a large project with multiple areas and Project Engineers. Supports the Project Manager in managing project performance of the engineering team with respect to cost, schedule and Client satisfaction. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Informing the Hargrove Project Manager of all technical issues, decisions, and problems encountered on project.
Coordinating with Client on technical design issues.
Coordinating with Project Management Team (PM, Construction Manager, Procurement Manager, Quality Manager, Project Controls Lead and Project Engineers) on execution issues
Review of Project Engineer reports for the various areas of the project
Supporting PM in managing: Engineering budgets and schedule and facilitating identification, estimating and documentation of changes in scope; Weekly and monthly reporting of engineering status and issues; The planning, scheduling and forecasting of engineering resources to be employed on the project with the Project Engineers, Project Discipline Leads and Department Resource Leaders; Discipline awareness of their man-hours and associated estimate basis as well as the TIC estimate quantities and the tracking against these for the recognition of scope changes as the project progresses.
Developing or facilitating development of project specific engineering and design procedures Includes obtaining proper approvals if deviating from Client or Hargrove procedures.
Coordinating and issuing of the documents that define the project scope (e.g. Scope & Criteria documents, Engineering Execution Plans supporting the PEP, etc.).
Leading Inter-Discipline and inter-area coordination by resolving design issues among/between disciplines and Area Project Engineers.
For 3D modeling projects, regularly reviewing the model with a focus on: Monitoring coordination between the area teams; considering loss prevention issues that cross disciplines; confirming clash detection is being done and clashes are resolved
Ensuring overall quality control of engineering work.
Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university.
Registration: Professional Engineering registration or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred or may be required.
Experience: This position requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in process design engineering and management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the Hargrove project execution procedures.
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project controls tools.
Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
Demonstrated proficiency in complex technical issues coordinaion and resolution.
Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
Ability to relate easily to others in the business community such as customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional and trade associations.
Ability to handle stress with poise.
Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
Ability to delegate authority appropriately.
Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and to structure accountability.
Organizational skills, ability to set priorities.
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent presentation skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: Responsible for technical leadership of a large project with multiple areas and Project Engineers. Supports the Project Manager in managing project performance of the engineering team with respect to cost, schedule and Client satisfaction. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Informing the Hargrove Project Manager of all technical issues, decisions, and problems encountered on project.
Coordinating with Client on technical design issues.
Coordinating with Project Management Team (PM, Construction Manager, Procurement Manager, Quality Manager, Project Controls Lead and Project Engineers) on execution issues
Review of Project Engineer reports for the various areas of the project
Supporting PM in managing: Engineering budgets and schedule and facilitating identification, estimating and documentation of changes in scope; Weekly and monthly reporting of engineering status and issues; The planning, scheduling and forecasting of engineering resources to be employed on the project with the Project Engineers, Project Discipline Leads and Department Resource Leaders; Discipline awareness of their man-hours and associated estimate basis as well as the TIC estimate quantities and the tracking against these for the recognition of scope changes as the project progresses.
Developing or facilitating development of project specific engineering and design procedures Includes obtaining proper approvals if deviating from Client or Hargrove procedures.
Coordinating and issuing of the documents that define the project scope (e.g. Scope & Criteria documents, Engineering Execution Plans supporting the PEP, etc.).
Leading Inter-Discipline and inter-area coordination by resolving design issues among/between disciplines and Area Project Engineers.
For 3D modeling projects, regularly reviewing the model with a focus on: Monitoring coordination between the area teams; considering loss prevention issues that cross disciplines; confirming clash detection is being done and clashes are resolved
Ensuring overall quality control of engineering work.
Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university.
Registration: Professional Engineering registration or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred or may be required.
Experience: This position requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in process design engineering and management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the Hargrove project execution procedures.
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project controls tools.
Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
Demonstrated proficiency in complex technical issues coordinaion and resolution.
Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
Ability to relate easily to others in the business community such as customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional and trade associations.
Ability to handle stress with poise.
Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
Ability to delegate authority appropriately.
Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and to structure accountability.
Organizational skills, ability to set priorities.
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent presentation skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process engineering manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred for regulated facilities
- Seven or more years of process engineering experience in relevant Texas industries such as refining, chemicals, or semiconductor manufacturing
- Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional engineering teams through project execution and continuous improvement initiatives
- Proficiency with process simulation tools, P&ID review, and applicable safety standards including PSM and OSHA regulations
- Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or equivalent process improvement certification recognized by major Texas industrial employers
Process Engineering Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a process engineering manager in Texas?
Most process engineering managers in Texas begin with a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited university, then build several years of hands-on process or manufacturing engineering experience. While a Professional Engineer license from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is not universally required, it is a meaningful competitive advantage for roles in regulated sectors such as refining, petrochemicals, and utilities. Employers in Texas typically promote engineers with demonstrated project leadership, process improvement results, and familiarity with safety management frameworks like PSM into management roles.
Which companies hire process engineering managers in Texas?
Employers hiring process engineering managers in Texas right now include Tesla, Flex, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of refining, semiconductor, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing operations means demand is distributed across both large global companies and regional industrial firms headquartered in the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth corridors.
Which Texas cities have the most process engineering manager jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Sherman account for the most process engineering manager openings in Texas. Houston dominates because of the Gulf Coast's world-scale petrochemical and refining complex, while Dallas-Fort Worth reflects the region's growth in semiconductor fabrication, food manufacturing, and defense-adjacent industrial operations, and San Antonio supports a growing advanced manufacturing and military logistics base that generates steady engineering management demand.
Are there remote process engineering manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Process engineering management is largely an on-site discipline because the work requires direct oversight of production lines, equipment, and plant safety systems. About 13% of process engineering manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve project oversight, standards development, or multi-site program management roles where the manager coordinates across facilities rather than running a single plant floor.
How can I get hired as a process engineering manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a process or manufacturing engineer role first, then building toward management. Large Texas employers such as ExxonMobil, Valero, and Texas Instruments run structured new-graduate engineering programs that rotate candidates through process, reliability, and operations functions. Adjacent roles in process safety, continuous improvement, or production planning frequently move into engineering manager tracks. Earning a Lean or Six Sigma certification and taking on project lead responsibilities within a team signals readiness to Texas hiring managers before you formally hold a management title.
Where can I find and apply to process engineering manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to process engineering manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries including petrochemicals, semiconductor manufacturing, food production, and aerospace. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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