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Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms use CosmoQuick to source qualified protection engineers. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$122k
$87.8k – $173k
Demand Score
90/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Why employers hire on CosmoQuick
CosmoQuick matches energy talent on sector experience, project track record, HSE record, certifications, and discipline — eliminating the weeks lost in unstructured search. Hiring teams see vetted, ready-to-interview profiles within days.
Market outlook
Demand for protection engineers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 12% year-on-year increase in Protection Engineer mandates, driven by grid modernisation, renewables interconnection, electrification of industry and transport, and substation capacity expansion.
Compensation context
Protection Engineer compensation typically falls between $87.8k and $173k, with experienced protection engs in the global energy market commanding $173k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
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5.0K openings · United States
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3.7K openings · United States
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3.8K openings · United States
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3.1K openings · United States
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2.9K openings · United States
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3K openings · United States
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2.9K openings · United States
Hire Protection Engineers in Calgary
4.4K openings · Canada
Hire Protection Engineers in Edmonton
3.5K openings · Canada
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3.1K openings · Canada
Hire Protection Engineers in Aberdeen
4.6K openings · United Kingdom
Hire Protection Engineers in London
3.4K openings · United Kingdom
Hire Protection Engineers in Manchester
2.8K openings · United Kingdom
Hire Protection Engineers in Oslo
3.8K openings · Norway
Hire Protection Engineers in Stavanger
4.2K openings · Norway
Hire Protection Engineers in Bergen
2.9K openings · Norway
Hire Protection Engineers in Rotterdam
3.7K openings · Netherlands
Hire Protection Engineers in Amsterdam
3.1K openings · Netherlands
Energy industries hiring this role
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Protection Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Protection Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Protection Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Protection Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Protection Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Protection Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Protection Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Protection Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Protection Engineers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Protection Engineer in the global energy market is around $122k, typically ranging from $87.8k to $173k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.