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 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.