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Grid Engineers plan and operate high-voltage transmission and distribution grids — capacity, reliability, congestion, and integration of renewables and storage.
Median Salary
$138k
$99.4k – $196k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.6K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+16%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for grid 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 16% year-on-year increase in Grid Engineer mandates, driven by grid modernisation, renewables interconnection, electrification of industry and transport, and substation capacity expansion.
Compensation
Grid Engineer compensation typically falls between $99.4k and $196k, with experienced grid engs in the global energy market commanding $196k+ 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 trajectory
Grid Engineers typically progress to Transmission Engineer, Distribution Engineer roles, or into lead engineer, project director, and head of grid tracks at utilities, TSOs, and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
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Grid Engineer jobs by city
Grid Engineer jobs in Houston
7.6K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Dallas
5.6K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Midland
5.8K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Denver
4.7K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
4.3K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in New Orleans
4.5K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
4.3K openings · United States
Grid Engineer jobs in Calgary
6.7K openings · Canada
Grid Engineer jobs in Edmonton
5.2K openings · Canada
Grid Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
4.7K openings · Canada
Grid Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
6.8K openings · United Kingdom
Grid Engineer jobs in London
5.0K openings · United Kingdom
Grid Engineer jobs in Manchester
4.1K openings · United Kingdom
Grid Engineer jobs in Oslo
5.8K openings · Norway
Grid Engineer jobs in Stavanger
6.3K openings · Norway
Grid Engineer jobs in Bergen
4.3K openings · Norway
Grid Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
5.6K openings · Netherlands
Grid Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
4.7K openings · Netherlands
Grid Engineer jobs in The Hague
4.3K openings · Netherlands
Grid Engineer jobs in Hamburg
5.0K openings · Germany
Grid Engineer jobs in Munich
4.7K openings · Germany
Grid Engineer jobs in Berlin
4.7K openings · Germany
Grid Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
4.7K openings · Germany
Grid Engineer jobs in Paris
5.4K openings · France
Grid Engineer jobs in Lyon
4.3K openings · France
Grid Engineer jobs in Madrid
4.7K openings · Spain
Grid Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
5.0K openings · Denmark
Grid Engineer jobs in Milan
4.3K openings · Italy
Grid Engineer jobs in Dubai
7.0K openings · United Arab Emirates
Grid Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
7.2K openings · United Arab Emirates
Grid Engineer jobs in Doha
6.7K openings · Qatar
Grid Engineer jobs in Riyadh
7.2K openings · Saudi Arabia
Grid Engineer jobs in Dammam
6.8K openings · Saudi Arabia
Grid Engineer jobs in Jubail
6.1K openings · Saudi Arabia
Grid Engineer jobs in Muscat
5.2K openings · Oman
Grid Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
5.4K openings · Kuwait
Grid Engineer jobs in Manama
4.3K openings · Bahrain
Grid Engineer jobs in Mumbai
6.5K openings · India
Grid Engineer jobs in Delhi
5.8K openings · India
Grid Engineer jobs in Vadodara
5.9K openings · India
Grid Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
5.6K openings · India
Grid Engineer jobs in Chennai
5.2K openings · India
Grid Engineer jobs in Bangalore
5.8K openings · India
Grid Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
5.4K openings · India
Grid Engineer jobs in Pune
4.7K openings · India
Grid Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
4.3K openings · India
Grid Engineer jobs in Singapore
6.7K openings · Singapore
Grid Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
5.2K openings · Malaysia
Grid Engineer jobs in Jakarta
5.6K openings · Indonesia
Grid Engineer jobs in Bangkok
4.3K openings · Thailand
Grid Engineer jobs in Tokyo
5.6K openings · Japan
Grid Engineer jobs in Seoul
5.4K openings · South Korea
Grid Engineer jobs in Shanghai
6.3K openings · China
Grid Engineer jobs in Beijing
6.1K openings · China
Grid Engineer jobs in Perth
6.7K openings · Australia
Grid Engineer jobs in Brisbane
5.6K openings · Australia
Grid Engineer jobs in Sydney
5.2K openings · Australia
Grid Engineer jobs in Melbourne
4.9K openings · Australia
Grid Engineer jobs in Astana
4.7K openings · Kazakhstan
Grid Engineer jobs in Atyrau
5.2K openings · Kazakhstan
Grid Engineer jobs in Baku
5.0K openings · Azerbaijan
Grid Engineer jobs in Santiago
4.9K openings · Chile
Grid Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
5.6K openings · Brazil
Grid Engineer jobs in São Paulo
5.0K openings · Brazil
Grid Engineer jobs in Mexico City
5.0K openings · Mexico
Grid Engineer jobs in Bogotá
4.3K openings · Colombia
Grid Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
5.0K openings · South Africa
Grid Engineer jobs in Cape Town
4.3K openings · South Africa
Grid Engineer jobs in Lagos
5.6K openings · Nigeria
Grid Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
5.0K openings · Nigeria
Grid Engineer jobs in Luanda
4.3K openings · Angola
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Grid Engineer in the global energy market is around $138k, typically ranging from $99.4k to $196k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.