Renewable Energy
Sustainability Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Sustainability Engineers embed decarbonisation, circularity, and ESG performance into energy assets, industrial plants, and corporate operations.
Median Salary
$102k
$73.4k – $145k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.6K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+24%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for sustainability 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 24% year-on-year increase in Sustainability Engineer mandates, driven by the global energy transition, utility-scale solar and wind buildouts, BESS rollouts, hydrogen programmes, and corporate PPA demand.
Salary Trend
Sustainability Engineer compensation typically falls between $73.4k and $145k, with experienced sustainability engs in the global energy market commanding $145k+ 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
Sustainability Engineers typically progress to ESG Manager, Carbon Analyst 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 sustainability and LCA analyses
- •Identify decarbonisation and efficiency wins
- •Support ESG reporting and disclosures
- •Coordinate sustainability initiatives across teams
Qualifications
- •BSc engineering / sustainability
- •GHG accounting / LCA experience
- •3+ years sustainability work
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Sustainability Engineer jobs by city
Sustainability Engineer jobs in Houston
5.5K openings · $120k
Sustainability Engineer jobs in Dallas
4.0K openings · $116k
Sustainability Engineer jobs in Midland
4.2K openings · $112k
Sustainability Engineer jobs in Denver
3.4K openings · $120k
Sustainability Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
3.1K openings · $107k
Sustainability Engineer jobs in New Orleans
3.3K openings · $102k
Sustainability Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
3.1K openings · $107k
Sustainability Engineer jobs in Calgary
4.8K openings · $120k
Sustainability Engineer jobs in Edmonton
3.8K openings · $114k
Sustainability Engineer salary insights
Sustainability Engineer salary in Houston
$120k
Sustainability Engineer salary in Dallas
$116k
Sustainability Engineer salary in Midland
$112k
Sustainability Engineer salary in Denver
$120k
Sustainability Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$107k
Sustainability Engineer salary in New Orleans
$102k
Sustainability Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$107k
Sustainability Engineer salary in Calgary
$120k
Sustainability Engineer salary in Edmonton
$114k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Sustainability Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Sustainability Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Sustainability Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Sustainability Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Sustainability Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Sustainability Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Sustainability Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Sustainability Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Sustainability 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 Sustainability Engineer in the global energy market is around $102k, typically ranging from $73.4k to $145k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.