Electrical & Grid
High Voltage Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
High Voltage Engineers design, test, and commission HV and EHV equipment — transformers, switchgear, cables, and overhead lines up to 765 kV.
Median Salary
$132k
$95.0k – $187k
Demand Score
90/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for high voltage 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 High Voltage Engineer mandates, driven by grid modernisation, renewables interconnection, electrification of industry and transport, and substation capacity expansion.
Salary Trend
High Voltage Engineer compensation typically falls between $95.0k and $187k, with experienced hv engs in the global energy market commanding $187k+ 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
High Voltage Engineers typically progress to Substation Engineer, Transmission 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
- •Specify HV transformers, switchgear, and cables
- •Run HV testing and commissioning
- •Support overhead line and substation projects
- •Drive HV safety and isolation procedures
Qualifications
- •BSc electrical engineering
- •HV testing / commissioning background
- •5+ years HV experience
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High Voltage Engineer jobs by city
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Houston
4.6K openings · $156k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Dallas
3.4K openings · $150k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Midland
3.5K openings · $145k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Denver
2.9K openings · $156k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
2.6K openings · $139k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in New Orleans
2.8K openings · $132k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
2.6K openings · $139k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Calgary
4.1K openings · $156k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Edmonton
3.2K openings · $148k
High Voltage Engineer salary insights
High Voltage Engineer salary in Houston
$156k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Dallas
$150k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Midland
$145k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Denver
$156k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$139k
High Voltage Engineer salary in New Orleans
$132k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$139k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Calgary
$156k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Edmonton
$148k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring High Voltage Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring High Voltage Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring High Voltage Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring High Voltage Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring High Voltage Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring High Voltage Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring High Voltage Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring High Voltage Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring High Voltage 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 High Voltage Engineer in the global energy market is around $132k, typically ranging from $95.0k to $187k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.