Utilities
Utility Operator — Global Hiring Overview
Utility Operators run day-to-day water, power, and gas utility operations — switching, dispatch, customer service, and field response coordination.
Median Salary
$72.0k
$51.8k – $102k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
6.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+10%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for utility operators in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 10% year-on-year increase in Utility Operator mandates, driven by smart grid rollouts, distribution capex, AMI deployments, and the integration of distributed energy resources.
Salary Trend
Utility Operator compensation typically falls between $51.8k and $102k, with experienced utility ops in the global energy market commanding $102k+ 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 Operators typically progress to Utility Engineer, Lineman roles, or into operations director, head of distribution, and utility executive tracks across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run utility shift operations
- •Dispatch crews and field teams
- •Coordinate switching and isolations
- •Support customer service and outage response
Qualifications
- •Utility operator certification
- •Shift-work and SCADA experience
- •Utility / municipal background
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Utility Operator jobs by city
Utility Operator jobs in Houston
13.4K openings · $85.0k
Utility Operator jobs in Dallas
9.9K openings · $82.1k
Utility Operator jobs in Midland
10.2K openings · $79.2k
Utility Operator jobs in Denver
8.3K openings · $85.0k
Utility Operator jobs in Pittsburgh
7.7K openings · $75.6k
Utility Operator jobs in New Orleans
8K openings · $72.0k
Utility Operator jobs in Bakersfield
7.7K openings · $75.6k
Utility Operator jobs in Calgary
11.8K openings · $85.0k
Utility Operator jobs in Edmonton
9.3K openings · $80.6k
Utility Operator salary insights
Utility Operator salary in Houston
$85.0k
Utility Operator salary in Dallas
$82.1k
Utility Operator salary in Midland
$79.2k
Utility Operator salary in Denver
$85.0k
Utility Operator salary in Pittsburgh
$75.6k
Utility Operator salary in New Orleans
$72.0k
Utility Operator salary in Bakersfield
$75.6k
Utility Operator salary in Calgary
$85.0k
Utility Operator salary in Edmonton
$80.6k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Utility Operators
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Utility Operators
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Utility Operators
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Utility Operators
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Utility Operators
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Utility Operators
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Utility Operators
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Utility Operators
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Utility Operators
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 Operator in the global energy market is around $72.0k, typically ranging from $51.8k to $102k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.