Operations & HSE
Maintenance Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Maintenance Engineers plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for rotating equipment, electrical systems, and process units.
Median Salary
$98.0k
$70.6k – $139k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
8.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for maintenance 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 12% year-on-year increase in Maintenance Engineer mandates, driven by asset reliability, turnaround intensity, brownfield expansions, and HSE upgrades across oil & gas, power, and mining.
Salary Trend
Maintenance Engineer compensation typically falls between $70.6k and $139k, with experienced maint engs in the global energy market commanding $139k+ 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
Maintenance Engineers typically progress to Reliability Engineer, Asset Integrity Engineer roles, or into site director, regional VP, and Chief Operating Officer tracks across energy and industrial across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Plan and execute maintenance programmes
- •Coordinate shutdowns and turnarounds
- •Drive RCM and predictive maintenance
- •Manage CMMS, spares, and contractors
Qualifications
- •BSc mechanical / electrical engineering
- •Maintenance / RCM background
- •5+ years energy / industrial
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Maintenance Engineer jobs by city
Maintenance Engineer jobs in Houston
17.6K openings · $116k
Maintenance Engineer jobs in Dallas
13.0K openings · $112k
Maintenance Engineer jobs in Midland
13.4K openings · $108k
Maintenance Engineer jobs in Denver
10.9K openings · $116k
Maintenance Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
10.1K openings · $103k
Maintenance Engineer jobs in New Orleans
10.5K openings · $98.0k
Maintenance Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
10.1K openings · $103k
Maintenance Engineer jobs in Calgary
15.5K openings · $116k
Maintenance Engineer jobs in Edmonton
12.2K openings · $110k
Maintenance Engineer salary insights
Maintenance Engineer salary in Houston
$116k
Maintenance Engineer salary in Dallas
$112k
Maintenance Engineer salary in Midland
$108k
Maintenance Engineer salary in Denver
$116k
Maintenance Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$103k
Maintenance Engineer salary in New Orleans
$98.0k
Maintenance Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$103k
Maintenance Engineer salary in Calgary
$116k
Maintenance Engineer salary in Edmonton
$110k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Maintenance Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Maintenance Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Maintenance Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Maintenance Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Maintenance Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Maintenance Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Maintenance Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Maintenance Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Maintenance 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 Maintenance Engineer in the global energy market is around $98.0k, typically ranging from $70.6k to $139k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.