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Solar Engineers design utility-scale, C&I, and rooftop solar PV systems — from feasibility and yield modelling to BoS design, electrical layout, and grid interconnection.
Median Salary
$118k
$85.0k – $168k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
8.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+22%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for solar 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 22% year-on-year increase in Solar Engineer mandates, driven by the global energy transition, utility-scale solar and wind buildouts, BESS rollouts, hydrogen programmes, and corporate PPA demand.
Compensation
Solar Engineer compensation typically falls between $85.0k and $168k, with experienced solar 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
Solar Engineers typically progress to Solar Project Manager, Renewable Energy Engineer roles, or into renewables director, project portfolio lead, and head of development tracks at IPPs and developers across the global hiring energy market.
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Solar Engineer jobs by city
Solar Engineer jobs in Houston
17.6K openings · United States
Solar Engineer jobs in Dallas
13.0K openings · United States
Solar Engineer jobs in Midland
13.4K openings · United States
Solar Engineer jobs in Denver
10.9K openings · United States
Solar Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
10.1K openings · United States
Solar Engineer jobs in New Orleans
10.5K openings · United States
Solar Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
10.1K openings · United States
Solar Engineer jobs in Calgary
15.5K openings · Canada
Solar Engineer jobs in Edmonton
12.2K openings · Canada
Solar Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
10.9K openings · Canada
Solar Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
16.0K openings · United Kingdom
Solar Engineer jobs in London
11.8K openings · United Kingdom
Solar Engineer jobs in Manchester
9.7K openings · United Kingdom
Solar Engineer jobs in Oslo
13.4K openings · Norway
Solar Engineer jobs in Stavanger
14.7K openings · Norway
Solar Engineer jobs in Bergen
10.1K openings · Norway
Solar Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
13.0K openings · Netherlands
Solar Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
10.9K openings · Netherlands
Solar Engineer jobs in The Hague
10.1K openings · Netherlands
Solar Engineer jobs in Hamburg
11.8K openings · Germany
Solar Engineer jobs in Munich
10.9K openings · Germany
Solar Engineer jobs in Berlin
10.9K openings · Germany
Solar Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
10.9K openings · Germany
Solar Engineer jobs in Paris
12.6K openings · France
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Solar 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.