Electrical & Grid
Distribution Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Distribution Engineers plan and operate MV/LV distribution networks — feeders, transformers, smart meters, and customer connections.
Median Salary
$102k
$73.4k – $145k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
4.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for distribution 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 13% year-on-year increase in Distribution Engineer mandates, driven by grid modernisation, renewables interconnection, electrification of industry and transport, and substation capacity expansion.
Salary Trend
Distribution Engineer compensation typically falls between $73.4k and $145k, with experienced distribution engs in the global energy market commanding $145k+ 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 Path
Distribution Engineers typically progress to Grid Engineer, Metering Engineer roles, or into lead engineer, project director, and head of grid tracks at utilities, TSOs, and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Plan MV/LV distribution networks
- •Run load analysis and asset replacement
- •Coordinate feeder maintenance and outages
- •Support DER and EV integration
Qualifications
- •BSc electrical engineering
- •Distribution utility experience
- •3+ years DSO / utility
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Distribution Engineer jobs by city
Distribution Engineer jobs in Houston
8.8K openings · $120k
Distribution Engineer jobs in Dallas
6.5K openings · $116k
Distribution Engineer jobs in Midland
6.7K openings · $112k
Distribution Engineer jobs in Denver
5.5K openings · $120k
Distribution Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
5.0K openings · $107k
Distribution Engineer jobs in New Orleans
5.3K openings · $102k
Distribution Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
5.0K openings · $107k
Distribution Engineer jobs in Calgary
7.8K openings · $120k
Distribution Engineer jobs in Edmonton
6.1K openings · $114k
Distribution Engineer salary insights
Distribution Engineer salary in Houston
$120k
Distribution Engineer salary in Dallas
$116k
Distribution Engineer salary in Midland
$112k
Distribution Engineer salary in Denver
$120k
Distribution Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$107k
Distribution Engineer salary in New Orleans
$102k
Distribution Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$107k
Distribution Engineer salary in Calgary
$120k
Distribution Engineer salary in Edmonton
$114k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Distribution Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Distribution Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Distribution Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Distribution Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Distribution Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Distribution Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Distribution Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Distribution Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Distribution Engineers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Distribution Engineer in the global energy market is around $102k, typically ranging from $73.4k to $145k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.