Renewable Energy
Hydrogen Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Hydrogen Engineers design green, blue, and grey hydrogen production, storage, transport, and end-use systems for industrial decarbonisation.
Median Salary
$148k
$107k – $210k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
1.6K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+30%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for hydrogen 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 30% year-on-year increase in Hydrogen Engineer mandates, driven by the global energy transition, utility-scale solar and wind buildouts, BESS rollouts, hydrogen programmes, and corporate PPA demand.
Salary Trend
Hydrogen Engineer compensation typically falls between $107k and $210k, with experienced h2 engs in the global energy market commanding $210k+ 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
Hydrogen Engineers typically progress to Renewable Energy Engineer, Environmental Engineer roles, or into renewables director, project portfolio lead, and head of development tracks at IPPs and developers across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Design electrolysis and hydrogen systems
- •Run techno-economic and safety analyses
- •Coordinate EPC and OEM partners
- •Support hydrogen offtake and infrastructure
Qualifications
- •BSc chemical / energy engineering
- •Hydrogen / electrolysis experience
- •5+ years process / energy
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Hydrogen Engineer jobs by city
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Houston
3.4K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Dallas
2.5K openings · $169k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Midland
2.6K openings · $163k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Denver
2.1K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
1.9K openings · $155k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in New Orleans
2K openings · $148k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
1.9K openings · $155k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Calgary
3.0K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Edmonton
2.3K openings · $166k
Hydrogen Engineer salary insights
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Houston
$175k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Dallas
$169k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Midland
$163k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Denver
$175k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$155k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in New Orleans
$148k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$155k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Calgary
$175k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Edmonton
$166k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Hydrogen Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Hydrogen Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Hydrogen 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 Hydrogen Engineer in the global energy market is around $148k, typically ranging from $107k to $210k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.