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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The Project Engineer is responsible to help facilitate project delivery and administrative requirements related to planning, management and communication through effective day-to-day administration and coordination of projects. Works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other project team members, including clients, in support of the success of a project.
Responsibilities:
Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks that have potential to generate future sales opportunities.
Create and maintain the internal and external project logs as necessary.
Maintain internal and external reports as necessary
Assist the Project Manager(s) with updating project tasks in software systems in conjunction with processing Requests for Information, Submittals, Drawing Logs, and other management tools.
Ensure the proper bid documents are sent to bidders for various bid packages as they come online. Build and maintain the bidders list.
Maintain current construction documents.
Receive and act accordingly on RFI's from contractors
Review and process submittals; maintain submittal log.
Support the management of the day-to-day project including but not limited to; responding to pay requests, change orders, RFI's, submittals, contracts, purchase orders and closeout.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering preferred
0-2 years of experience in large, complex facility construction and on-site experience in the management of new construction and the renovation of existing assets
Basic MEP knowledge
Proficient in MS Office
Valid Driver's License Required
LEED AP Preferred
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in an outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs without assistance and greater than 50lbs with assistance; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
EOE - Vets/Disabilities
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Who's Hiring
- ABB18

- Amentum14

- Mclaurin Aerospace14

- Southland Industries14

- 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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