Staff Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

Staff Engineer jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Texas Medical Center district, with strong demand across energy, aerospace, and industrial technology. Employers hiring right now include Burns & McDonnell, Williams, and MetOx International. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles270+
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Work type64% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Companies hiring18

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Environmental Staff Engineer (Air Quality)
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Environmental Staff Engineer (Air Quality)
STP
Houston, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$70k - $85k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Cimarron Software Services Inc
Propulsion Staff Engineer – Thruster Systems
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Cimarron Software Services Inc
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Propulsion Staff Engineer – Thruster Systems
Cimarron Software Services Inc
Houston, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

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Persona AI
Staff Robot Platform Engineer
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Staff Robot Platform Engineer
Persona AI
Houston, Texas
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree

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MetOx International
Staff Materials Engineer
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MetOx International
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Staff Materials Engineer
MetOx International
Houston, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Master's degree in materials science and engineering

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Mariana Minerals
Staff Mechanical Engineer
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Mariana Minerals
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Staff Mechanical Engineer
Mariana Minerals
Houston, Texas
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$140k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Staff Engineer Job Market in Houston

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell47
  • Williams
    Williams23
  • MetOx International
    MetOx International23
  • STP
    STP12
  • Amogy
    Amogy12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services59
  • Manufacturing23
  • Energy12
  • Medical Devices12
  • Sports & Recreation12

Staff Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a staff engineer job in Houston?

Focus your search on the Energy Corridor and Greenway Plaza, where the highest concentration of staff engineer openings sits across oil and gas, industrial automation, and aerospace. Large operators and EPC firms dominate hiring, so experience with systems integration, technical leadership, or cross-functional project ownership stands out. Candidates who can point to complex capital project work or reliability engineering in Houston's industrial sectors move fastest through hiring pipelines here.

Which companies hire staff engineers in Houston?

Employers hiring staff engineers in Houston right now include Burns & McDonnell, Williams, and MetOx International, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's hiring mix leans heavily toward major energy operators, defense contractors, and large integrated engineering firms with regional headquarters or significant project offices in the city.

Are there remote staff engineer jobs in Houston?

Yes, though availability varies by specialty. Hands-on, field, or plant-based staff engineer roles are rarely remote, while software-adjacent, systems, or data engineering roles offer more flexibility. About 36% of staff engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and among those, roles in IT infrastructure and software systems at Houston's energy-tech and healthcare firms account for a notable share.

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

The most realistic entry path in Houston is through junior or associate engineer roles at EPC firms or large energy operators, which run structured rotational or early-career programs and promote from within. Houston's petrochemical and aerospace sectors also hire engineers into project support and reliability roles that build toward staff-level scope. Internships with major Houston-based operators and contractors are among the strongest doors into full-time positions here.

Which industries hire the most staff engineers in Houston?

Houston staff engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's identity as a global energy hub drives outsized demand in oil and gas, refining, and related industrial sectors, while the Texas Medical Center and growing aerospace presence add significant hiring volume beyond the traditional energy corridor.

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