Energy Technology
SCADA Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
SCADA Engineers design, deploy, and maintain SCADA, RTU, DCS, and telemetry systems across utilities, oil & gas, and renewables operations.
Median Salary
$122k
$87.8k – $173k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+18%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for scada 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 18% year-on-year increase in SCADA Engineer mandates, driven by digital twin adoption, OT/IT convergence, SCADA modernisation, AI/ML in operations, and software-led energy platforms.
Salary Trend
SCADA Engineer compensation typically falls between $87.8k and $173k, with experienced scada 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
SCADA Engineers typically progress to Industrial Automation Engineer, Control Room Operator roles, or into VP engineering, head of data, and CTO tracks across energy software and digital teams across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Design and configure SCADA / DCS / RTU systems
- •Integrate PLCs, sensors, and communications
- •Support cyber-physical security
- •Run commissioning and operator training
Qualifications
- •BSc electrical / automation engineering
- •SCADA / DCS / OT exposure
- •5+ years industrial automation
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SCADA Engineer jobs by city
SCADA Engineer jobs in Houston
5.0K openings · $144k
SCADA Engineer jobs in Dallas
3.7K openings · $139k
SCADA Engineer jobs in Midland
3.8K openings · $134k
SCADA Engineer jobs in Denver
3.1K openings · $144k
SCADA Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
2.9K openings · $128k
SCADA Engineer jobs in New Orleans
3K openings · $122k
SCADA Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
2.9K openings · $128k
SCADA Engineer jobs in Calgary
4.4K openings · $144k
SCADA Engineer jobs in Edmonton
3.5K openings · $137k
SCADA Engineer salary insights
SCADA Engineer salary in Houston
$144k
SCADA Engineer salary in Dallas
$139k
SCADA Engineer salary in Midland
$134k
SCADA Engineer salary in Denver
$144k
SCADA Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$128k
SCADA Engineer salary in New Orleans
$122k
SCADA Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$128k
SCADA Engineer salary in Calgary
$144k
SCADA Engineer salary in Edmonton
$137k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring SCADA Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring SCADA Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring SCADA Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring SCADA Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring SCADA Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring SCADA Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring SCADA Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring SCADA Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring SCADA 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 SCADA 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.