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Industrial Automation Engineers deploy PLCs, DCS, robotics, and control systems across power, oil & gas, mining, and manufacturing plants.
Median Salary
$122k
$87.8k – $173k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+18%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for industrial automation 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 18% year-on-year increase in Industrial Automation Engineer mandates, driven by digital twin adoption, OT/IT convergence, SCADA modernisation, AI/ML in operations, and software-led energy platforms.
Compensation
Industrial Automation Engineer compensation typically falls between $87.8k and $173k, with experienced automation 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.
Career trajectory
Industrial Automation Engineers typically progress to SCADA Engineer, Digital Twin Engineer roles, or into VP engineering, head of data, and CTO tracks across energy software and digital teams across the global hiring energy market.
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Industrial Automation Engineer jobs by city
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Houston
5.9K openings · United States
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Dallas
4.3K openings · United States
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Midland
4.5K openings · United States
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Denver
3.6K openings · United States
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
3.4K openings · United States
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in New Orleans
3.5K openings · United States
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
3.4K openings · United States
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Calgary
5.2K openings · Canada
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Edmonton
4.1K openings · Canada
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
3.6K openings · Canada
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
5.3K openings · United Kingdom
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in London
3.9K openings · United Kingdom
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Manchester
3.2K openings · United Kingdom
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Oslo
4.5K openings · Norway
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Stavanger
4.9K openings · Norway
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Bergen
3.4K openings · Norway
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
4.3K openings · Netherlands
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
3.6K openings · Netherlands
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in The Hague
3.4K openings · Netherlands
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Hamburg
3.9K openings · Germany
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Munich
3.6K openings · Germany
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Berlin
3.6K openings · Germany
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
3.6K openings · Germany
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Paris
4.2K openings · France
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Lyon
3.4K openings · France
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Madrid
3.6K openings · Spain
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
3.9K openings · Denmark
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Milan
3.4K openings · Italy
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Dubai
5.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
5.6K openings · United Arab Emirates
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Doha
5.2K openings · Qatar
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Riyadh
5.6K openings · Saudi Arabia
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Dammam
5.3K openings · Saudi Arabia
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Jubail
4.8K openings · Saudi Arabia
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Muscat
4.1K openings · Oman
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
4.2K openings · Kuwait
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Manama
3.4K openings · Bahrain
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Mumbai
5.0K openings · India
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Delhi
4.5K openings · India
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Vadodara
4.6K openings · India
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
4.3K openings · India
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Chennai
4.1K openings · India
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Bangalore
4.5K openings · India
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
4.2K openings · India
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Pune
3.6K openings · India
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
3.4K openings · India
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Singapore
5.2K openings · Singapore
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
4.1K openings · Malaysia
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Jakarta
4.3K openings · Indonesia
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Bangkok
3.4K openings · Thailand
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Tokyo
4.3K openings · Japan
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Seoul
4.2K openings · South Korea
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Shanghai
4.9K openings · China
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Beijing
4.8K openings · China
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Perth
5.2K openings · Australia
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Brisbane
4.3K openings · Australia
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Sydney
4.1K openings · Australia
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Melbourne
3.8K openings · Australia
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Astana
3.6K openings · Kazakhstan
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Atyrau
4.1K openings · Kazakhstan
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Baku
3.9K openings · Azerbaijan
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Santiago
3.8K openings · Chile
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
4.3K openings · Brazil
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in São Paulo
3.9K openings · Brazil
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Mexico City
3.9K openings · Mexico
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Bogotá
3.4K openings · Colombia
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
3.9K openings · South Africa
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Cape Town
3.4K openings · South Africa
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Lagos
4.3K openings · Nigeria
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
3.9K openings · Nigeria
Industrial Automation Engineer jobs in Luanda
3.4K openings · Angola
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Industrial Automation 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.