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Engineering Firms in Texas
Find engineering firms in Texas. Look up Texas PE licenses, browse engineering companies in Dallas, DFW, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, and compare civil, telecom, industrial, environmental, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
Texas engineering services, end to end
Texas has more registered engineering firms than any state except California. From Houston's petrochemical complex and Permian Basin oil & gas, to Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) commercial, data center, and transportation projects, Austin semiconductors, and San Antonio defense and water — engineers in Texas cover every discipline. Every firm offering engineering services in Texas must hold a TBPELS Certificate of Registration with a Texas-licensed PE in responsible charge.
Use this hub to look up Texas licensed engineers, browse engineering companies in Dallas and DFW, filter by discipline, and request matched proposals from registered Texas firms.
Texas PE lookup
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) publishes a searchable roster of every licensed engineer and registered firm in Texas. Use our Texas PE search to look up an engineer's active license, discipline, and firm — or search the state roster directly.
Engineering companies in Dallas & DFW
Dallas–Fort Worth is one of the largest engineering markets in the country. Firms like Henderson Engineers (Dallas), Halff, Kimley-Horn, and Jacobs operate out of DFW alongside hundreds of mid-sized and boutique engineering companies serving commercial, industrial, telecom, and infrastructure clients across North Texas.
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How to verify a Texas engineering license
- Search the TBPELS 'Roster of Licensees' by name or license number and confirm the license is Active.
- Search 'Roster of Registered Firms' for the firm's F-number — required for any business practicing engineering in Texas.
- Match the discipline on the PE's license to the scope of your project (civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.).
- For sealed drawings, verify the seal shows a Texas PE number and current expiration.
- Check TBPELS disciplinary actions on the same roster page for any orders against the PE or firm.
How to request proposals from Texas engineering firms
- Write a one-page scope: location, discipline, deliverables, PE-stamp needs, budget, timeline.
- Shortlist 3–5 TBPELS-registered Texas firms with similar Texas project experience.
- Send the same RFP to all firms so responses are directly comparable.
- Ask for fee basis (lump sum vs. hourly not-to-exceed), team resumes with TX PE numbers, and a schedule.
- Score responses on Texas experience, PE bench depth, responsiveness, and total fee — not just price.
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Licensed Professional Engineers in Texas
FAQ
Who licenses engineers in Texas?
The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS) licenses individual PEs and registers engineering firms. A firm offering or performing engineering services in Texas must hold a Certificate of Registration (firm F-number).
How do I look up a Texas professional engineer?
Use the TBPELS 'Roster of Licensees' search to look up a Texas PE by name, license number, or city. You can also search 'Roster of Registered Firms' for firm F-numbers. Our Texas PE lookup pulls the same public license data.
How do I verify a Texas engineering license?
Confirm the engineer's Texas PE license is active on the TBPELS roster, verify the firm's Certificate of Registration (F-number), and check that the discipline on their license matches the work. For sealed drawings, the seal must show a Texas license number.
Do Texas projects require a registered firm?
Yes. Under the Texas Engineering Practice Act §1001.405, any business that offers or performs engineering services in Texas must be registered with TBPELS in addition to having a PE in responsible charge.
Are out-of-state PE stamps accepted in Texas?
No. Engineering documents filed in Texas must be sealed by an engineer holding an active Texas PE license. Comity (reciprocity) is available but requires a Texas license before stamping.
What are the biggest engineering markets in Texas?
Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) leads in commercial, transportation, data center, and telecom engineering. Houston dominates oil & gas and petrochemical. Austin drives semiconductor and tech. San Antonio focuses on defense, water, and healthcare.
How do I request proposals from Texas engineering firms?
Write a short scope (location, discipline, deliverables, PE-stamp needs, budget, timeline), send it to 3–5 registered Texas firms, and compare fee structure, team, similar Texas project experience, and schedule. Our directory matches you to firms based on your scope.
Find Texas Engineering Firms
Tell us your discipline, city, and scope. We'll match you with TBPELS-registered Texas engineering firms and licensed PEs ready to quote your project.