Electrical & Grid
Transmission Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Transmission Engineers plan, design, and operate EHV overhead lines, cables, and corridors across regional and national grids.
Median Salary
$128k
$92.2k – $182k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for transmission 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 14% year-on-year increase in Transmission Engineer mandates, driven by grid modernisation, renewables interconnection, electrification of industry and transport, and substation capacity expansion.
Salary Trend
Transmission Engineer compensation typically falls between $92.2k and $182k, with experienced transmission engs in the global energy market commanding $182k+ 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
Transmission Engineers typically progress to Grid Engineer, Substation Engineer roles, or into lead engineer, project director, and head of grid tracks at utilities, TSOs, and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Design EHV overhead lines and cables
- •Coordinate ROW, towers, and stringing
- •Support transmission planning and outages
- •Drive reliability and asset life
Qualifications
- •BSc electrical / civil engineering
- •Transmission line design experience
- •5+ years TSO / EPC
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Transmission Engineer jobs by city
Transmission Engineer jobs in Houston
5.9K openings · $151k
Transmission Engineer jobs in Dallas
4.3K openings · $146k
Transmission Engineer jobs in Midland
4.5K openings · $141k
Transmission Engineer jobs in Denver
3.6K openings · $151k
Transmission Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
3.4K openings · $134k
Transmission Engineer jobs in New Orleans
3.5K openings · $128k
Transmission Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
3.4K openings · $134k
Transmission Engineer jobs in Calgary
5.2K openings · $151k
Transmission Engineer jobs in Edmonton
4.1K openings · $143k
Transmission Engineer salary insights
Transmission Engineer salary in Houston
$151k
Transmission Engineer salary in Dallas
$146k
Transmission Engineer salary in Midland
$141k
Transmission Engineer salary in Denver
$151k
Transmission Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$134k
Transmission Engineer salary in New Orleans
$128k
Transmission Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$134k
Transmission Engineer salary in Calgary
$151k
Transmission Engineer salary in Edmonton
$143k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Transmission Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Transmission Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Transmission Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Transmission Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Transmission Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Transmission Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Transmission Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Transmission Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Transmission 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 Transmission Engineer in the global energy market is around $128k, typically ranging from $92.2k to $182k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.