Oil & Gas
Offshore Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Offshore Engineers design, operate, and maintain offshore platforms, FPSOs, and subsea systems across the global upstream sector.
Median Salary
$165k
$119k – $234k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+9%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for offshore 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 9% year-on-year increase in Offshore Engineer mandates, driven by global upstream investment, LNG buildouts, offshore reactivation, and refining capacity expansions across the Middle East, North America, and Asia.
Salary Trend
Offshore Engineer compensation typically falls between $119k and $234k, with experienced offshore engs in the global energy market commanding $234k+ 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
Offshore Engineers typically progress to Petroleum Engineer, Pipeline Engineer roles, or into asset manager, subsurface lead, and head of operations tracks at operators and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Design offshore facilities and subsea systems
- •Run platform and FPSO operations
- •Coordinate offshore HSE and integrity
- •Manage offshore construction and hookup
Qualifications
- •BSc mechanical / offshore engineering
- •Offshore survival (BOSIET)
- •5+ years offshore experience
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Offshore Engineer jobs by city
Offshore Engineer jobs in Houston
6.3K openings · $195k
Offshore Engineer jobs in Dallas
4.7K openings · $188k
Offshore Engineer jobs in Midland
4.8K openings · $182k
Offshore Engineer jobs in Denver
3.9K openings · $195k
Offshore Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
3.6K openings · $173k
Offshore Engineer jobs in New Orleans
3.8K openings · $165k
Offshore Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
3.6K openings · $173k
Offshore Engineer jobs in Calgary
5.5K openings · $195k
Offshore Engineer jobs in Edmonton
4.3K openings · $185k
Offshore Engineer salary insights
Offshore Engineer salary in Houston
$195k
Offshore Engineer salary in Dallas
$188k
Offshore Engineer salary in Midland
$182k
Offshore Engineer salary in Denver
$195k
Offshore Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$173k
Offshore Engineer salary in New Orleans
$165k
Offshore Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$173k
Offshore Engineer salary in Calgary
$195k
Offshore Engineer salary in Edmonton
$185k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Offshore Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Offshore Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Offshore Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Offshore Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Offshore Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Offshore Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Offshore Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Offshore Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Offshore 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 Offshore Engineer in the global energy market is around $165k, typically ranging from $119k to $234k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.