Utilities
Utility Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Utility Engineers design, plan, and operate water, power, and gas utility infrastructure for municipal and investor-owned utilities.
Median Salary
$98.0k
$70.6k – $139k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
4.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for utility 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 11% year-on-year increase in Utility Engineer mandates, driven by smart grid rollouts, distribution capex, AMI deployments, and the integration of distributed energy resources.
Salary Trend
Utility Engineer compensation typically falls between $70.6k and $139k, with experienced utility engs in the global energy market commanding $139k+ 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
Utility Engineers typically progress to Utility Operator, Distribution Engineer roles, or into operations director, head of distribution, and utility executive tracks across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Plan utility infrastructure and assets
- •Run system performance and reliability
- •Coordinate capex and maintenance
- •Drive regulatory and standards compliance
Qualifications
- •BSc engineering
- •Utility operations background
- •Asset management experience
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Utility Engineer jobs by city
Utility Engineer jobs in Houston
9.2K openings · $116k
Utility Engineer jobs in Dallas
6.8K openings · $112k
Utility Engineer jobs in Midland
7.0K openings · $108k
Utility Engineer jobs in Denver
5.7K openings · $116k
Utility Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
5.3K openings · $103k
Utility Engineer jobs in New Orleans
5.5K openings · $98.0k
Utility Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
5.3K openings · $103k
Utility Engineer jobs in Calgary
8.1K openings · $116k
Utility Engineer jobs in Edmonton
6.4K openings · $110k
Utility Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
5.7K openings · $118k
Utility Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
8.4K openings · $118k
Utility Engineer jobs in London
6.2K openings · $142k
Utility Engineer jobs in Manchester
5.1K openings · $103k
Utility Engineer jobs in Oslo
7.0K openings · $142k
Utility Engineer jobs in Stavanger
7.7K openings · $137k
Utility Engineer jobs in Bergen
5.3K openings · $127k
Utility Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
6.8K openings · $125k
Utility Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
5.7K openings · $127k
Utility Engineer jobs in The Hague
5.3K openings · $127k
Utility Engineer jobs in Hamburg
6.2K openings · $123k
Utility Engineer jobs in Munich
5.7K openings · $127k
Utility Engineer jobs in Berlin
5.7K openings · $116k
Utility Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
5.7K openings · $127k
Utility Engineer jobs in Paris
6.6K openings · $129k
Utility Engineer jobs in Lyon
5.3K openings · $116k
Utility Engineer jobs in Madrid
5.7K openings · $103k
Utility Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
6.2K openings · $132k
Utility Engineer jobs in Milan
5.3K openings · $116k
Utility Engineer jobs in Dubai
8.6K openings · $129k
Utility Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
8.8K openings · $127k
Utility Engineer jobs in Doha
8.1K openings · $129k
Utility Engineer jobs in Riyadh
8.8K openings · $118k
Utility Engineer jobs in Dammam
8.4K openings · $113k
Utility Engineer jobs in Jubail
7.5K openings · $116k
Utility Engineer jobs in Muscat
6.4K openings · $116k
Utility Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
6.6K openings · $120k
Utility Engineer jobs in Manama
5.3K openings · $116k
Utility Engineer jobs in Mumbai
7.9K openings · $56.8k
Utility Engineer jobs in Delhi
7.0K openings · $53.9k
Utility Engineer jobs in Vadodara
7.3K openings · $44.1k
Utility Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
6.8K openings · $47.0k
Utility Engineer jobs in Chennai
6.4K openings · $49.0k
Utility Engineer jobs in Bangalore
7.0K openings · $53.9k
Utility Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
6.6K openings · $51.0k
Utility Engineer jobs in Pune
5.7K openings · $49.0k
Utility Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
5.3K openings · $41.2k
Utility Engineer jobs in Singapore
8.1K openings · $137k
Utility Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
6.4K openings · $86.2k
Utility Engineer jobs in Jakarta
6.8K openings · $78.4k
Utility Engineer jobs in Bangkok
5.3K openings · $80.4k
Utility Engineer jobs in Tokyo
6.8K openings · $127k
Utility Engineer jobs in Seoul
6.6K openings · $120k
Utility Engineer jobs in Shanghai
7.7K openings · $118k
Utility Engineer jobs in Beijing
7.5K openings · $118k
Utility Engineer jobs in Perth
8.1K openings · $129k
Utility Engineer jobs in Brisbane
6.8K openings · $118k
Utility Engineer jobs in Sydney
6.4K openings · $135k
Utility Engineer jobs in Melbourne
5.9K openings · $129k
Utility Engineer jobs in Astana
5.7K openings · $83.3k
Utility Engineer jobs in Atyrau
6.4K openings · $86.2k
Utility Engineer jobs in Baku
6.2K openings · $83.3k
Utility Engineer jobs in Santiago
5.9K openings · $83.3k
Utility Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
6.8K openings · $83.3k
Utility Engineer jobs in São Paulo
6.2K openings · $83.3k
Utility Engineer jobs in Mexico City
6.2K openings · $76.4k
Utility Engineer jobs in Bogotá
5.3K openings · $68.6k
Utility Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
6.2K openings · $73.5k
Utility Engineer jobs in Cape Town
5.3K openings · $70.6k
Utility Engineer jobs in Lagos
6.8K openings · $73.5k
Utility Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
6.2K openings · $76.4k
Utility Engineer jobs in Luanda
5.3K openings · $83.3k
Utility Engineer salary insights
Utility Engineer salary in Houston
$116k
Utility Engineer salary in Dallas
$112k
Utility Engineer salary in Midland
$108k
Utility Engineer salary in Denver
$116k
Utility Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$103k
Utility Engineer salary in New Orleans
$98.0k
Utility Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$103k
Utility Engineer salary in Calgary
$116k
Utility Engineer salary in Edmonton
$110k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Utility Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Utility Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Utility Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Utility Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Utility Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Utility Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Utility Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Utility Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Utility 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 Utility Engineer in the global energy market is around $98.0k, typically ranging from $70.6k to $139k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.