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 jobs in Fort McMurray
6.8K openings · $146k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
9.9K openings · $146k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in London
7.3K openings · $177k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Manchester
6.0K openings · $128k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Oslo
8.3K openings · $177k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Stavanger
9.1K openings · $171k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Bergen
6.2K openings · $159k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
8.1K openings · $156k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
6.8K openings · $159k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in The Hague
6.2K openings · $159k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Hamburg
7.3K openings · $153k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Munich
6.8K openings · $159k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Berlin
6.8K openings · $144k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
6.8K openings · $159k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Paris
7.8K openings · $161k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Lyon
6.2K openings · $144k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Madrid
6.8K openings · $128k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
7.3K openings · $165k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Milan
6.2K openings · $144k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Dubai
10.1K openings · $161k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
10.4K openings · $159k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Doha
9.6K openings · $161k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Riyadh
10.4K openings · $146k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Dammam
9.9K openings · $140k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Jubail
8.8K openings · $144k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Muscat
7.5K openings · $144k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
7.8K openings · $149k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Manama
6.2K openings · $144k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Mumbai
9.4K openings · $70.8k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Delhi
8.3K openings · $67.1k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Vadodara
8.6K openings · $54.9k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
8.1K openings · $58.6k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Chennai
7.5K openings · $61.0k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Bangalore
8.3K openings · $67.1k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
7.8K openings · $63.4k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Pune
6.8K openings · $61.0k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
6.2K openings · $51.2k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Singapore
9.6K openings · $171k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
7.5K openings · $107k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Jakarta
8.1K openings · $97.6k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Bangkok
6.2K openings · $100k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Tokyo
8.1K openings · $159k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Seoul
7.8K openings · $149k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Shanghai
9.1K openings · $146k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Beijing
8.8K openings · $146k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Perth
9.6K openings · $161k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Brisbane
8.1K openings · $146k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Sydney
7.5K openings · $168k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Melbourne
7.0K openings · $161k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Astana
6.8K openings · $104k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Atyrau
7.5K openings · $107k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Baku
7.3K openings · $104k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Santiago
7.0K openings · $104k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
8.1K openings · $104k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in São Paulo
7.3K openings · $104k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Mexico City
7.3K openings · $95.2k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Bogotá
6.2K openings · $85.4k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
7.3K openings · $91.5k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Cape Town
6.2K openings · $87.8k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Lagos
8.1K openings · $91.5k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
7.3K openings · $95.2k
Renewable Energy Engineer jobs in Luanda
6.2K openings · $104k
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.