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Smart Grid Engineers modernise distribution and transmission networks with DERMS, ADMS, AMI, and grid-edge intelligence to support DERs and EVs.
Median Salary
$132k
$95.0k – $187k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
1.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+26%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for smart 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 26% year-on-year increase in Smart Grid Engineer mandates, driven by smart grid rollouts, distribution capex, AMI deployments, and the integration of distributed energy resources.
Compensation
Smart Grid Engineer compensation typically falls between $95.0k and $187k, with experienced smart grid engs in the global energy market commanding $187k+ 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
Smart Grid Engineers typically progress to Grid Engineer, Distribution Engineer roles, or into operations director, head of distribution, and utility executive tracks across the global hiring energy market.
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Smart Grid Engineer jobs by city
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Houston
3.8K openings · United States
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Dallas
2.8K openings · United States
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Midland
2.9K openings · United States
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Denver
2.3K openings · United States
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
2.2K openings · United States
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in New Orleans
2.3K openings · United States
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
2.2K openings · United States
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Calgary
3.3K openings · Canada
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Edmonton
2.6K openings · Canada
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
2.3K openings · Canada
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
3.4K openings · United Kingdom
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in London
2.5K openings · United Kingdom
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Manchester
2.1K openings · United Kingdom
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Oslo
2.9K openings · Norway
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Stavanger
3.1K openings · Norway
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Bergen
2.2K openings · Norway
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
2.8K openings · Netherlands
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
2.3K openings · Netherlands
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in The Hague
2.2K openings · Netherlands
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Hamburg
2.5K openings · Germany
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Munich
2.3K openings · Germany
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Berlin
2.3K openings · Germany
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
2.3K openings · Germany
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Paris
2.7K openings · France
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Lyon
2.2K openings · France
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Madrid
2.3K openings · Spain
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
2.5K openings · Denmark
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Milan
2.2K openings · Italy
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Dubai
3.5K openings · United Arab Emirates
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
3.6K openings · United Arab Emirates
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Doha
3.3K openings · Qatar
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Riyadh
3.6K openings · Saudi Arabia
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Dammam
3.4K openings · Saudi Arabia
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Jubail
3.1K openings · Saudi Arabia
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Muscat
2.6K openings · Oman
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
2.7K openings · Kuwait
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Manama
2.2K openings · Bahrain
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Mumbai
3.2K openings · India
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Delhi
2.9K openings · India
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Vadodara
3.0K openings · India
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
2.8K openings · India
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Chennai
2.6K openings · India
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Bangalore
2.9K openings · India
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
2.7K openings · India
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Pune
2.3K openings · India
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
2.2K openings · India
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Singapore
3.3K openings · Singapore
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
2.6K openings · Malaysia
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Jakarta
2.8K openings · Indonesia
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Bangkok
2.2K openings · Thailand
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Tokyo
2.8K openings · Japan
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Seoul
2.7K openings · South Korea
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Shanghai
3.1K openings · China
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Beijing
3.1K openings · China
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Perth
3.3K openings · Australia
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Brisbane
2.8K openings · Australia
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Sydney
2.6K openings · Australia
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Melbourne
2.4K openings · Australia
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Astana
2.3K openings · Kazakhstan
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Atyrau
2.6K openings · Kazakhstan
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Baku
2.5K openings · Azerbaijan
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Santiago
2.4K openings · Chile
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
2.8K openings · Brazil
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in São Paulo
2.5K openings · Brazil
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Mexico City
2.5K openings · Mexico
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Bogotá
2.2K openings · Colombia
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
2.5K openings · South Africa
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Cape Town
2.2K openings · South Africa
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Lagos
2.8K openings · Nigeria
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
2.5K openings · Nigeria
Smart Grid Engineer jobs in Luanda
2.2K openings · Angola
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Smart Grid Engineer in the global energy market is around $132k, typically ranging from $95.0k to $187k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.