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Median Salary
$102k
$73.4k – $145k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
4.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Hiring context
Demand for distribution 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 13% year-on-year increase in Distribution Engineer mandates, driven by grid modernisation, renewables interconnection, electrification of industry and transport, and substation capacity expansion.
Compensation context
Distribution Engineer compensation typically falls between $73.4k and $145k, with experienced distribution 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.
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6.3K openings · South Korea
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7.1K openings · China
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6.5K openings · Australia
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5.5K openings · Kazakhstan
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6.1K openings · Kazakhstan
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5.7K openings · Chile
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6.5K openings · Brazil
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5.9K openings · Mexico
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5.0K openings · South Africa
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Oil & Gas Operators hiring Distribution Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Distribution Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Distribution Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Distribution Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Distribution Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Distribution Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Distribution Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Distribution Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Distribution Engineers
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Distribution 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.