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Hydro Plant Engineer jobs — apply across leading energy employers
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
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.