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Grid Engineer jobs — apply across leading energy employers
Grid Engineers plan and operate high-voltage transmission and distribution grids — capacity, reliability, congestion, and integration of renewables and storage.
Median Salary
$138k
$99.4k – $196k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.6K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+16%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for grid 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 16% year-on-year increase in Grid Engineer mandates, driven by grid modernisation, renewables interconnection, electrification of industry and transport, and substation capacity expansion.
Compensation
Grid Engineer compensation typically falls between $99.4k and $196k, with experienced grid engs in the global energy market commanding $196k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career trajectory
Grid Engineers typically progress to Transmission Engineer, Distribution Engineer roles, or into lead engineer, project director, and head of grid tracks at utilities, TSOs, and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
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Grid Engineer jobs by city
Grid Engineer jobs in Houston
7.6K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Dallas
5.6K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Midland
5.8K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Denver
4.7K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
4.3K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in New Orleans
4.5K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
4.3K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Calgary
6.7K openings · Canada
Grid Engineer jobs in Edmonton
5.2K openings · Canada
Grid Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
4.7K openings · Canada
Grid Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
6.8K openings · United Kingdom
Grid Engineer jobs in London
5.0K openings · United Kingdom
Grid Engineer jobs in Manchester
4.1K openings · United Kingdom
Grid Engineer jobs in Oslo
5.8K openings · Norway
Grid Engineer jobs in Stavanger
6.3K openings · Norway
Grid Engineer jobs in Bergen
4.3K openings · Norway
Grid Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
5.6K openings · Netherlands
Grid Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
4.7K openings · Netherlands
Grid Engineer jobs in The Hague
4.3K openings · Netherlands
Grid Engineer jobs in Hamburg
5.0K openings · Germany
Grid Engineer jobs in Munich
4.7K openings · Germany
Grid Engineer jobs in Berlin
4.7K openings · Germany
Grid Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
4.7K openings · Germany
Grid Engineer jobs in Paris
5.4K openings · France
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Grid Engineer in the global energy market is around $138k, typically ranging from $99.4k to $196k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.