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Engineer Expat Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

AN/TPY-2 Hardware Maintainer with Security Clearance

El Paso, TX · On-site

$111K - $147K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to ... ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED and will require a US Expat to remain in an unaccompanied ...

AN/TPY-2 Hardware Maintainer

El Paso, TX

$111K - $147K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to ... ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED and will require a US Expat to remain in an unaccompanied ...

AN/TPY-2 Hardware Maintainer

El Paso, TX · On-site

$111K - $147K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to ... ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED and will require a US Expat to remain in an unaccompanied ...

THAAD Depot Technician

El Paso, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering ... Please note - This role will require a US Expat to forward deploy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ...

THAAD Depot Technician

El Paso, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering ... Please note - This role will require a US Expat to forward deploy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ...

Financial Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner with Client's Executive Compensation, Expat Tax Services, Treasury, Finance, Tax, Payroll ... Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built ...

Financial Analyst

Houston, TX

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner with Client's Executive Compensation, Expat Tax Services, Treasury, Finance, Tax, Payroll ... Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built ...

THAAD Depot Technician with Security Clearance

El Paso, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering ... Please note - This role will require a US Expat to forward deploy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ...

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How much do engineer expat jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineer expat in Texas is $94,798.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,300.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Can you work internationally as an engineer?

Engineers can work internationally by obtaining work visas, recognizing local licensing requirements, and sometimes earning certifications relevant to the country. Many engineering roles involve remote work or international projects, but legal work authorization is essential for employment in a different country.

What are some common challenges faced by engineer expats and how can they be addressed?

Engineer Expats often encounter challenges such as adapting to new cultural norms, navigating unfamiliar regulatory requirements, and communicating across language barriers. Successful expats proactively learn about local business practices, seek support from relocation specialists or mentors, and engage in language or cultural training when necessary. It’s also common to leverage international teams for knowledge sharing and problem-solving. Many organizations provide onboarding programs and support networks to help new expats integrate smoothly. Being open to learning and building relationships with local colleagues is key to overcoming these challenges and thriving in an international engineering environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an engineer expat?

To thrive as an Engineer Expat, you need a solid background in your engineering discipline, relevant degrees or licenses, and experience in international project environments. Familiarity with engineering software (such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, or project management tools) and certifications like PMP or PE can be highly advantageous. Strong adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving skills help you excel in diverse, global teams. These capabilities ensure you can effectively contribute to complex projects while navigating new cultural and regulatory landscapes.

What does an expat engineer do?

An expat engineer, which is short for an expatriate engineer, is someone who lives abroad while working as an engineer. Your assignments in this career may be temporary or permanent, but it allows you to travel to a country where you are not a citizen and complete engineering responsibilities. The exact duties may differ depending on the position because an expat engineer can work with computers, complete an electrical project, handle mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, and more. Your duties do not change much from those you would have working domestically. Many expat engineer jobs assist with travel and living expenses.

What is an engineer expat?

An Engineer Expat job involves working as an engineering professional in a foreign country, often for multinational companies or infrastructure projects. These roles may require expertise in fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering. Engineer expats typically relocate for better career opportunities, higher salaries, or international experience. They must adapt to different work cultures, regulations, and sometimes learn new languages. Many companies provide relocation assistance, housing, and benefits to support expat engineers during their assignments.

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What cities in Texas are hiring for Engineer Expat jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Engineer Expat job openings:

Infographic showing various Engineer Expat job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,798 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Sr. Power Service Technician - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package

aramco

Houston, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent full time Expat position with an attractive relocation package. Please note only qualified candidates will be contacted.


***8-10 years of hands-on technical experience. This is NOT an engineering role ***


Overview:

We are seeking a Power Service Technician to join our Power Operations Departments. Power Operation Departments deliver electrical energy to customers in the safest, most reliable and economical manner through a competent workforce committed to excellence and customer satisfaction. Your primary role is to do installations or diagnosis and repair on all types of electrical systems and support in commissioning, fault diagnosis, testing, repairing, preventive maintenance and routine maintenance on transformers, large circuit breakers and ancillary equipment for substations, switching stations, power plants and large motor controls and underground power cable including fault locating. Frequently provides work direction to lower-classified Power Services Unit personnel.


Key Responsibilities:

As the successful candidate, you will be required to perform the following:

  • Perform preventive maintenance, installation, commissioning, testing, repairs and troubleshooting on equipment including 480 voltages through 230 kilo volts switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, reclosers, cooling fans, and substation systems.
  • Use various testing equipment like transformer turns ration, insulation resistance, and dielectric testers. Installs and maintains high voltage cables (e.g., solid dielectric, paper insulated lead covered (PILCA) cables, low pressure oil filled (LPOF) cables, and submarine cables and testing of high-pressure oil filled (HPOF) cables) and performs splicing, terminations, and testing. Repairs electrical and mechanical components of oil circuit breakers, including compressors, pumps, springs, and linkages.
  • Performs commissioning tests on new equipment, recommends final acceptance by Power Distribution Department and lists exception items, if any.
  • Performs high-skilled diagnostic tasks, as required.
  • Diagnose and locate equipment, system, and cable faults through tests and analysis, determining necessary repairs and parts. Install, repairs, and maintains specialized power distribution equipment, including line wash equipment, lifts & digger-derricks.
  • Supervise cable excavation, ensure de-energization and safety grounding, and oversees cable laying for high and medium voltage cables.
  • Performs potential testing, High-Potential testing on Power Cables.
  • Revises existing equipment and systems to conform to verbal instructions, revised drawings, and work orders; then makes operational test runs for satisfactory repair and acceptance.
  • Coordinates and schedules power outages with affected organizations as required to perform routine maintenance or make repairs on power distribution facilities.
  • Acquires clearances, performs switching, receives work permits, and restores equipment to service; when such activities are required to perform work in a timely manner.


Minimum Requirements:

As the successful candidate, you will need to have the following:

  • Diploma/industrial degree in electrical field. B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in power system construction, commissioning, maintenance and operation with emphasis on transmission and distribution.
  • Preferably Certified for Basic Life Support/FA, Fire Protection, Work Permit Receiver, cable splicing & potential test.
  • Fluent command of the English language, oral and written.
  • Has thorough knowledge of equipment and underground cable safety requirements including U.S. & Saudi Electrical Codes.
  • Ability to read work orders, work permits, vendors’ manuals, and schematic diagrams and to communicate with fellow workers on technical aspects of the job.
  • Good knowledge of Safety Management System.


Work Location and Work Schedule:

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer


Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.


Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.