Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Renewable Energy Engineers work across solar, wind, storage, and hybrid plants — feasibility, design, grid integration, and commissioning.
Median Salary
$122k
$87.8k – $173k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
5.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+22%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for renewable energy 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 22% year-on-year increase in Renewable Energy Engineer mandates, driven by the global energy transition, utility-scale solar and wind buildouts, BESS rollouts, hydrogen programmes, and corporate PPA demand.
Salary Trend
Renewable Energy Engineer compensation typically falls between $87.8k and $173k, with experienced renewables engs in the global energy market commanding $173k+ 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
Renewable Energy Engineers typically progress to Solar Engineer, Wind 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
- •Run feasibility for renewable projects
- •Design hybrid solar/wind/storage plants
- •Support grid studies and interconnection
- •Drive commissioning and PPA performance
Qualifications
- •BSc electrical / energy engineering
- •PVsyst / WindPRO / HOMER experience
- •3+ years renewables
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Renewable Energy Engineer jobs by city
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Houston
10.9K openings · $144k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Dallas
8.1K openings · $139k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Midland
8.3K openings · $134k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Denver
6.8K openings · $144k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
6.2K openings · $128k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in New Orleans
6.5K openings · $122k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
6.2K openings · $128k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Calgary
9.6K openings · $144k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Edmonton
7.5K openings · $137k
Renewable Energy Engineer salary insights
Renewable Energy Engineer salary in Houston
$144k
Renewable Energy Engineer salary in Dallas
$139k
Renewable Energy Engineer salary in Midland
$134k
Renewable Energy Engineer salary in Denver
$144k
Renewable Energy Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$128k
Renewable Energy Engineer salary in New Orleans
$122k
Renewable Energy Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$128k
Renewable Energy Engineer salary in Calgary
$144k
Renewable Energy Engineer salary in Edmonton
$137k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Renewable Energy Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Renewable Energy Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Renewable Energy Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Renewable Energy Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Renewable Energy Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Renewable Energy Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Renewable Energy Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Renewable Energy Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Renewable Energy 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 Renewable Energy Engineer in the global energy market is around $122k, typically ranging from $87.8k to $173k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.