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 Amentum, Weatherford, and Mclaurin Aerospace. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Salmon & Associates has been providing quality onsite engineering and design service to clients throughout the Gulf Coast industrial corridor since 1978. Within the area's extensive refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, and metallurgical industries, Salmon & Associates sets the standards for quality work delivered in the most professional, cost-efficient manner.
Salmon & Associated has joined Keystone’s family of companies, which includes: Keystone Engineering Inc., Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, and VeraPro.
Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support,
Procurement, Project Management
Salmon is currently seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team.
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Houston, TX
Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary
Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate multi-discipline engineering and design activities
- Communicate with clients and third parties regarding project scope, status, and technical interface issues.
- Provide concise, factual project designs, allowing effective construction/installation
- Work with other engineers, designers, construction QA/QC, and contractor
- Check drawings and calculations.
- Visit client sites to evaluate the site, project requirements, and conditions.
Requirements:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 5 - 15 years of mechanical engineering experience.
- 2+ years of project engineer experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
- Attention to detail.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Experience Preferred:
- Professional Engineering license.
- Previous plant facilities experience preferred.
- Previous experience in oil & gas industry.
Salmon & Associates has been providing quality onsite engineering and design service to clients throughout the Gulf Coast industrial corridor since 1978. Within the area's extensive refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, and metallurgical industries, Salmon & Associates sets the standards for quality work delivered in the most professional, cost-efficient manner.
Salmon & Associated has joined Keystone’s family of companies, which includes: Keystone Engineering Inc., Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, and VeraPro.
Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support,
Procurement, Project Management
Salmon is currently seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team.
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Houston, TX
Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary
Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate multi-discipline engineering and design activities
- Communicate with clients and third parties regarding project scope, status, and technical interface issues.
- Provide concise, factual project designs, allowing effective construction/installation
- Work with other engineers, designers, construction QA/QC, and contractor
- Check drawings and calculations.
- Visit client sites to evaluate the site, project requirements, and conditions.
Requirements:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 5 - 15 years of mechanical engineering experience.
- 2+ years of project engineer experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
- Attention to detail.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Experience Preferred:
- Professional Engineering license.
- Previous plant facilities experience preferred.
- Previous experience in oil & gas industry.
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Who's Hiring
- Amentum16
- Weatherford16
- Mclaurin Aerospace16
- The Hunton12
- Saber Power Services12
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy12
- Construction & Real Estate12
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Manufacturing8
- Aerospace & Defense4
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 Amentum, Weatherford, and Mclaurin Aerospace, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 39% of project engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of August 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 Energy, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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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