Project Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Project Engineer jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Texas Medical Center, across oil and gas, petrochemical, construction, and industrial manufacturing. Employers hiring right now include ABB, Amentum, and Mclaurin Aerospace. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles402+
Top employerABB
Work type47% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Companies hiring70

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Hoar Construction
Project Engineer
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Hoar Construction
New 10h ago
Project Engineer
Hoar Construction
Houston, Texas
Sales
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
501-1,000

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Slalom Consulting
Slalom Flex (Project-Based) Sr. Data Engineer/ Architect
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Slalom Consulting
New 12h ago
Slalom Flex (Project-Based) Sr. Data Engineer/ Architect
Slalom Consulting
Houston, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
$60 - $90/hr
1,001-5,000

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Amentum
Project Engineer - Exercise
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Amentum
Added 1d ago
Project Engineer - Exercise
Amentum
Houston, Texas
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
Bachelor of Science

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Terracon Consultants Inc
Project Engineer
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Terracon Consultants Inc
Added 2d ago
Project Engineer
Terracon Consultants Inc
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Weeks Marine
Weeks Contruction - Project Engineer-Houston. TX 1
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Weeks Marine
Added 2d ago
Weeks Contruction - Project Engineer-Houston. TX 1
Weeks Marine
Houston, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$88k - $132k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Project Engineer Job Market in Houston

Who's Hiring

  • ABB
    ABB18
  • Amentum
    Amentum14
  • Mclaurin Aerospace
    Mclaurin Aerospace14
  • Southland Industries
    Southland Industries14
  • Suffolk Construction
    Suffolk Construction14

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing18
  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Energy5
  • Chemicals & Materials5
  • Construction & Real Estate5

Project Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a project engineer job in Houston?

Focus your search on Houston's dominant sectors: upstream and downstream energy, EPC contractors, chemical processing, and large-scale construction. The Energy Corridor and Greenspoint area concentrate the most openings. Candidates with experience managing capital projects, reading P&IDs, or coordinating with field crews have an edge locally. Networking through industry groups like the Houston chapter of PMI or SPE also opens doors that job boards don't.

Which companies hire project engineers in Houston?

Companies currently hiring project engineers in Houston include ABB, Amentum, and Mclaurin Aerospace, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's hiring base is unusually heavy on energy majors, EPC firms, and midstream operators, which means most openings sit with large industrial employers and their engineering subcontractors.

Are there remote project engineer jobs in Houston?

Yes, though only for roles focused on planning, cost control, or document management rather than hands-on site work. About 62% of project engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most knowledge-work roles. In Houston specifically, the analytical and scheduling side of energy and infrastructure projects is most likely to offer hybrid flexibility.

How can I get a project engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Houston is targeting EPC contractors and engineering staffing firms that run large capital projects requiring junior engineers to assist with scheduling, cost tracking, or field coordination. Entry-level project controls analyst and field engineer roles are common stepping stones at Houston-area firms. A degree in mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering and a co-op or internship with an energy or industrial employer makes a local candidate competitive.

Which industries hire the most project engineers in Houston?

Houston project engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's position as the center of U.S. energy production, refining, and petrochemical output means those sectors consistently generate the highest volume of project engineering work in the region.

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