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Hydro Plant Engineers operate run-of-river, reservoir, and pumped-storage hydropower plants — turbines, governors, civil structures, and dispatch.
Median Salary
$118k
$85.0k – $168k
Demand Score
90/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+10%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for hydro plant 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 10% year-on-year increase in Hydro Plant Engineer mandates, driven by rising electricity demand, capacity additions, nuclear new-build, hydropower expansion, and aging-fleet replacement worldwide.
Compensation
Hydro Plant Engineer compensation typically falls between $85.0k and $168k, with experienced hydro engs in the global energy market commanding $168k+ 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
Hydro Plant Engineers typically progress to Power Plant Engineer, Turbine Engineer roles, or into plant manager, fleet director, and head of generation tracks at utilities and IPPs across the global hiring energy market.
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Hydro Plant Engineer jobs by city
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Houston
4.6K openings · United States
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Dallas
3.4K openings · United States
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Midland
3.5K openings · United States
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Denver
2.9K openings · United States
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
2.6K openings · United States
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in New Orleans
2.8K openings · United States
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
2.6K openings · United States
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Calgary
4.1K openings · Canada
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Edmonton
3.2K openings · Canada
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
2.9K openings · Canada
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
4.2K openings · United Kingdom
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in London
3.1K openings · United Kingdom
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Manchester
2.5K openings · United Kingdom
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Oslo
3.5K openings · Norway
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Stavanger
3.9K openings · Norway
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Bergen
2.6K openings · Norway
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
3.4K openings · Netherlands
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
2.9K openings · Netherlands
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in The Hague
2.6K openings · Netherlands
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Hamburg
3.1K openings · Germany
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Munich
2.9K openings · Germany
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Berlin
2.9K openings · Germany
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
2.9K openings · Germany
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Paris
3.3K openings · France
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Lyon
2.6K openings · France
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Madrid
2.9K openings · Spain
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
3.1K openings · Denmark
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Milan
2.6K openings · Italy
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Dubai
4.3K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
4.4K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Doha
4.1K openings · Qatar
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Riyadh
4.4K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Dammam
4.2K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Jubail
3.7K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Muscat
3.2K openings · Oman
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
3.3K openings · Kuwait
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Manama
2.6K openings · Bahrain
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Mumbai
4.0K openings · India
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Delhi
3.5K openings · India
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Vadodara
3.6K openings · India
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
3.4K openings · India
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Chennai
3.2K openings · India
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Bangalore
3.5K openings · India
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
3.3K openings · India
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Pune
2.9K openings · India
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
2.6K openings · India
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Singapore
4.1K openings · Singapore
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
3.2K openings · Malaysia
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Jakarta
3.4K openings · Indonesia
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Bangkok
2.6K openings · Thailand
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Tokyo
3.4K openings · Japan
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Seoul
3.3K openings · South Korea
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Shanghai
3.9K openings · China
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Beijing
3.7K openings · China
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Perth
4.1K openings · Australia
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Brisbane
3.4K openings · Australia
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Sydney
3.2K openings · Australia
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Melbourne
3.0K openings · Australia
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Astana
2.9K openings · Kazakhstan
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Atyrau
3.2K openings · Kazakhstan
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Baku
3.1K openings · Azerbaijan
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Santiago
3.0K openings · Chile
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
3.4K openings · Brazil
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in São Paulo
3.1K openings · Brazil
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Mexico City
3.1K openings · Mexico
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Bogotá
2.6K openings · Colombia
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
3.1K openings · South Africa
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Cape Town
2.6K openings · South Africa
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Lagos
3.4K openings · Nigeria
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
3.1K openings · Nigeria
Hydro Plant Engineer jobs in Luanda
2.6K openings · Angola
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Hydro Plant Engineer in the global energy market is around $118k, typically ranging from $85.0k to $168k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.