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Fleet Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Ardurra prides itself on its reputation as an emerging leader in the engineering consulting ... The National Fleet Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operational ...

Ardurra prides itself on its reputation as an emerging leader in the engineering consulting ... The National Fleet Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operational ...

Fleet Mechanic

Houston, TX · On-site

$22.75 - $29/hr

As a construction engineering firm proficient in industrial design and construction, our services ... Job Summary The Fleet Mechanic works under the direction of the Fleet/Truck Shop Manager. The ideal ...

Fleet Mechanic

Houston, TX · On-site

$22.75 - $29/hr

As a construction engineering firm proficient in industrial design and construction, our services ... Job Summary The Fleet Mechanic works under the direction of the Fleet/Truck Shop Manager. The ideal ...

Fleet Services Manager

Irving, TX · On-site

$100 - $105/hr

RailPros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America's rail ... Job Summary: The Fleet Services Manager is responsible for enterprise-wide fleet management ...

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How much do fleet engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for fleet engineer in Texas is $84,350.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,600.00 and $93,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fleet engineer?

A Fleet Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining a company's fleet of vehicles or equipment to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with regulations. They oversee repairs, coordinate maintenance schedules, and analyze vehicle performance data to optimize fleet operations. Fleet Engineers also work on cost control, fuel efficiency, and implementing new technologies to improve fleet performance. Their role is critical in industries that rely on transportation, such as logistics, construction, and public transit.

What are some typical challenges faced by fleet engineers in their day-to-day work?

Fleet Engineers often encounter challenges related to diagnosing complex mechanical or electronic issues across diverse vehicle types and ensuring timely repairs while minimizing operational downtime. They must balance cost constraints with the need for high safety and compliance standards, often working cross-functionally with drivers, maintenance teams, and operations managers. Staying current with evolving technologies and regulations also adds complexity to the role. However, successfully navigating these challenges leads to improved fleet performance and professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the fleet engineer position, and why are they important?

A Fleet Engineer should possess strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge, often backed by a degree in engineering and relevant industry experience. Familiarity with fleet management software, diagnostic tools, and certifications such as ASE or equivalent is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills enable a Fleet Engineer to coordinate repairs and collaborate across departments. These abilities are crucial for ensuring fleet reliability, cost-efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Fleet Engineer jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Fleet Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Fleet Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,350 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Project Engineer - Principal Engineer

Vistra Corp.

Irving, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Initiate, develop, manage, and execute capital and major maintenance projects for Vistra's fossil generation fleet.

  • Support scope development, cost estimating, bid specification development, contractor/vendor coordination, and project execution, including schedule and budget management.

  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, communicate project status and risks, and support outage planning and field execution.


Vistra rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Summary
Responsible for initiating, developing, managing, and executing capital and major maintenance projects for Vistra's fossil generation fleet in alignment with the Project Life Cycle Procedure, Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes, and applicable fleet standards. Provides technically sound project engineering support for irregular capital projects and standardized fleet-wide scopes; emphasis areas may include mechanical rotating equipment, plant control systems, and heavy-duty steam valves. Supports scope development, cost estimating, justification, bid specification development, contractor/vendor coordination, execution, budget and schedule development/tracking, and closeout with consideration for safety, operability, maintainability, and financial return.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
  • Identify, develop, justify, and execute capital and major maintenance projects supporting Vistra's fossil generation fleet.
  • Own projects from identification/justification through execution and closeout, and develop/maintain standardized project plans, templates, playbooks, and fleet standards for recurring work across sites.
  • Develop project scopes, conceptual designs, cost estimates, schedules, risk evaluations, and business justifications for LRP and other approval processes; apply the Project Life Cycle Procedure and fleet governance requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain bid packages, technical specifications, and project documentation for fleet applications such as gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, pumps, fans, control systems, and heavy-duty steam valves.
  • Support fleet-significant projects such as gas turbine conversions from black start to dispatchable market operation, plant control system upgrades, plant winterization projects, gas turbine upgrade balance of plant projects, and steam turbine or gas turbine overhauls/inspections.
  • Develop and maintain standardized playbooks for recurring work such as gas turbine and steam turbine overhauls/inspections, cooling tower rebuilds, and similar fleet-wide projects.
  • Develop project schedules, incorporating regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements, milestone timing for long-lead equipment/materials, workforce plans, hold points, construction and installation sequencing, schedule risks and contingency plans, startup, and closeout, and project turnover.
  • Use asset operating history and reference data, including starts, operating hours, outage history, and inspection findings, and incorporate industry operating experience, OEM recommendations, technical advisories, and vendor bulletins in scope development, justification, planning, and bid preparation.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including plant personnel, fleet engineering, operations, maintenance, supply chain, and environmental, and interface with external engineering firms, contractors, OEMs, and suppliers to support evaluations, outage planning, and issue resolution.
  • Communicate project status, risks, financial justification, execution strategy, technical decisions, and lessons learned; support site visits, project meetings, outage planning, and field execution as needed.
  • Up to 50% travel is required.

**Level of position will be determined by applicable skills and experience.
Education and Skill Requirements:
  • 8+ years of related experience in project engineering, project development, project execution, major maintenance, or capital project management in power generation or similar heavy industrial environments.
  • Bachelor of Science in an engineering field relevant to the power generation industry, such as mechanical, electrical, civil, or similar, from an ABET-accredited university OR a licensed professional engineer (within the U.S.).
  • Experience developing and executing projects for fossil generation assets, major plant systems, or comparable industrial facilities.
  • Preferred technical knowledge or experience in one or more of the following: mechanical rotating equipment, including gas turbines, steam turbines, pumps, and fans; plant control systems; or heavy-duty steam valves.
  • Ability to develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and business justifications; working knowledge of stage-gated project development, design reviews, risk identification, outage coordination, procurement support, and project closeout.
  • Experience preparing bid specifications, reviewing vendor proposals, and supporting contractor and supplier selection.
  • Ability to evaluate technical, operational, and financial data; familiarity with OEM guidance, operating experience, technical bulletins, inspection findings, and asset history.
  • Ability to develop repeatable templates, playbooks, and standards for multi-site use; strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard estimating, scheduling, and project management tools.

Key Metrics for Success:
  • Execute projects that improve fleet reliability, safety, environmental performance, and commercial capability.
  • Deliver complete, well-supported scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and justifications for LRP and other approval processes.
  • Execute projects to approved scope, schedule, and budget, and improve consistency and efficiency through high-value templates, playbooks, standards, and timely stakeholder communication.

Job Family
Engineering Services
Company
Luminant Generation Company LLC
Locations
Irving, Texas
Texas
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
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