Utilities
Metering Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Metering Engineers design and deploy energy metering systems — revenue, smart, and submetering — for utilities, DSOs, and large industrial customers.
Median Salary
$92.0k
$66.2k – $131k
Demand Score
90/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for metering 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 14% year-on-year increase in Metering Engineer mandates, driven by smart grid rollouts, distribution capex, AMI deployments, and the integration of distributed energy resources.
Salary Trend
Metering Engineer compensation typically falls between $66.2k and $131k, with experienced metering engs in the global energy market commanding $131k+ 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
Metering Engineers typically progress to Distribution Engineer, Smart Grid Engineer roles, or into operations director, head of distribution, and utility executive tracks across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Design metering and AMI infrastructure
- •Coordinate meter testing and accuracy
- •Support billing systems and data flows
- •Drive smart metering rollouts
Qualifications
- •BSc electrical engineering
- •Metering and AMI experience
- •Utility / DSO background
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Metering Engineer jobs by city
Metering Engineer jobs in Houston
5.0K openings · $109k
Metering Engineer jobs in Dallas
3.7K openings · $105k
Metering Engineer jobs in Midland
3.8K openings · $101k
Metering Engineer jobs in Denver
3.1K openings · $109k
Metering Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
2.9K openings · $96.6k
Metering Engineer jobs in New Orleans
3K openings · $92.0k
Metering Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
2.9K openings · $96.6k
Metering Engineer jobs in Calgary
4.4K openings · $109k
Metering Engineer jobs in Edmonton
3.5K openings · $103k
Metering Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
3.1K openings · $110k
Metering Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
4.6K openings · $110k
Metering Engineer jobs in London
3.4K openings · $133k
Metering Engineer jobs in Manchester
2.8K openings · $96.6k
Metering Engineer jobs in Oslo
3.8K openings · $133k
Metering Engineer jobs in Stavanger
4.2K openings · $129k
Metering Engineer jobs in Bergen
2.9K openings · $120k
Metering Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
3.7K openings · $118k
Metering Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
3.1K openings · $120k
Metering Engineer jobs in The Hague
2.9K openings · $120k
Metering Engineer jobs in Hamburg
3.4K openings · $115k
Metering Engineer jobs in Munich
3.1K openings · $120k
Metering Engineer jobs in Berlin
3.1K openings · $109k
Metering Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
3.1K openings · $120k
Metering Engineer jobs in Paris
3.6K openings · $121k
Metering Engineer jobs in Lyon
2.9K openings · $109k
Metering Engineer jobs in Madrid
3.1K openings · $96.6k
Metering Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
3.4K openings · $124k
Metering Engineer jobs in Milan
2.9K openings · $109k
Metering Engineer jobs in Dubai
4.7K openings · $121k
Metering Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
4.8K openings · $120k
Metering Engineer jobs in Doha
4.4K openings · $121k
Metering Engineer jobs in Riyadh
4.8K openings · $110k
Metering Engineer jobs in Dammam
4.6K openings · $106k
Metering Engineer jobs in Jubail
4.1K openings · $109k
Metering Engineer jobs in Muscat
3.5K openings · $109k
Metering Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
3.6K openings · $112k
Metering Engineer jobs in Manama
2.9K openings · $109k
Metering Engineer jobs in Mumbai
4.3K openings · $53.4k
Metering Engineer jobs in Delhi
3.8K openings · $50.6k
Metering Engineer jobs in Vadodara
4.0K openings · $41.4k
Metering Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
3.7K openings · $44.2k
Metering Engineer jobs in Chennai
3.5K openings · $46.0k
Metering Engineer jobs in Bangalore
3.8K openings · $50.6k
Metering Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
3.6K openings · $47.8k
Metering Engineer jobs in Pune
3.1K openings · $46.0k
Metering Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
2.9K openings · $38.6k
Metering Engineer jobs in Singapore
4.4K openings · $129k
Metering Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
3.5K openings · $81.0k
Metering Engineer jobs in Jakarta
3.7K openings · $73.6k
Metering Engineer jobs in Bangkok
2.9K openings · $75.4k
Metering Engineer jobs in Tokyo
3.7K openings · $120k
Metering Engineer jobs in Seoul
3.6K openings · $112k
Metering Engineer jobs in Shanghai
4.2K openings · $110k
Metering Engineer jobs in Beijing
4.1K openings · $110k
Metering Engineer jobs in Perth
4.4K openings · $121k
Metering Engineer jobs in Brisbane
3.7K openings · $110k
Metering Engineer jobs in Sydney
3.5K openings · $127k
Metering Engineer jobs in Melbourne
3.2K openings · $121k
Metering Engineer jobs in Astana
3.1K openings · $78.2k
Metering Engineer jobs in Atyrau
3.5K openings · $81.0k
Metering Engineer jobs in Baku
3.4K openings · $78.2k
Metering Engineer jobs in Santiago
3.2K openings · $78.2k
Metering Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
3.7K openings · $78.2k
Metering Engineer jobs in São Paulo
3.4K openings · $78.2k
Metering Engineer jobs in Mexico City
3.4K openings · $71.8k
Metering Engineer jobs in Bogotá
2.9K openings · $64.4k
Metering Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
3.4K openings · $69.0k
Metering Engineer jobs in Cape Town
2.9K openings · $66.2k
Metering Engineer jobs in Lagos
3.7K openings · $69.0k
Metering Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
3.4K openings · $71.8k
Metering Engineer jobs in Luanda
2.9K openings · $78.2k
Metering Engineer salary insights
Metering Engineer salary in Houston
$109k
Metering Engineer salary in Dallas
$105k
Metering Engineer salary in Midland
$101k
Metering Engineer salary in Denver
$109k
Metering Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$96.6k
Metering Engineer salary in New Orleans
$92.0k
Metering Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$96.6k
Metering Engineer salary in Calgary
$109k
Metering Engineer salary in Edmonton
$103k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Metering Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Metering Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Metering Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Metering Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Metering Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Metering Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Metering Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Metering Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Metering 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 Metering Engineer in the global energy market is around $92.0k, typically ranging from $66.2k to $131k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.