Electrical & Grid
High Voltage Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
High Voltage Engineers design, test, and commission HV and EHV equipment — transformers, switchgear, cables, and overhead lines up to 765 kV.
Median Salary
$132k
$95.0k – $187k
Demand Score
90/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for high voltage 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 High Voltage Engineer mandates, driven by grid modernisation, renewables interconnection, electrification of industry and transport, and substation capacity expansion.
Salary Trend
High Voltage Engineer compensation typically falls between $95.0k and $187k, with experienced hv 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 Path
High Voltage Engineers typically progress to Substation Engineer, Transmission Engineer roles, or into lead engineer, project director, and head of grid tracks at utilities, TSOs, and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Specify HV transformers, switchgear, and cables
- •Run HV testing and commissioning
- •Support overhead line and substation projects
- •Drive HV safety and isolation procedures
Qualifications
- •BSc electrical engineering
- •HV testing / commissioning background
- •5+ years HV experience
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High Voltage Engineer jobs by city
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Houston
4.6K openings · $156k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Dallas
3.4K openings · $150k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Midland
3.5K openings · $145k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Denver
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High Voltage Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
2.6K openings · $139k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in New Orleans
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High Voltage Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
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High Voltage Engineer jobs in Calgary
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High Voltage Engineer jobs in Edmonton
3.2K openings · $148k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
2.9K openings · $158k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
4.2K openings · $158k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in London
3.1K openings · $191k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Manchester
2.5K openings · $139k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Oslo
3.5K openings · $191k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Stavanger
3.9K openings · $185k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Bergen
2.6K openings · $172k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
3.4K openings · $169k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
2.9K openings · $172k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in The Hague
2.6K openings · $172k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Hamburg
3.1K openings · $165k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Munich
2.9K openings · $172k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Berlin
2.9K openings · $156k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
2.9K openings · $172k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Paris
3.3K openings · $174k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Lyon
2.6K openings · $156k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Madrid
2.9K openings · $139k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
3.1K openings · $178k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Milan
2.6K openings · $156k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Dubai
4.3K openings · $174k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
4.4K openings · $172k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Doha
4.1K openings · $174k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Riyadh
4.4K openings · $158k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Dammam
4.2K openings · $152k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Jubail
3.7K openings · $156k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Muscat
3.2K openings · $156k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
3.3K openings · $161k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Manama
2.6K openings · $156k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Mumbai
4.0K openings · $76.6k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Delhi
3.5K openings · $72.6k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Vadodara
3.6K openings · $59.4k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
3.4K openings · $63.4k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Chennai
3.2K openings · $66.0k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Bangalore
3.5K openings · $72.6k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
3.3K openings · $68.6k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Pune
2.9K openings · $66.0k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
2.6K openings · $55.4k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Singapore
4.1K openings · $185k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
3.2K openings · $116k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Jakarta
3.4K openings · $106k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Bangkok
2.6K openings · $108k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Tokyo
3.4K openings · $172k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Seoul
3.3K openings · $161k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Shanghai
3.9K openings · $158k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Beijing
3.7K openings · $158k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Perth
4.1K openings · $174k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Brisbane
3.4K openings · $158k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Sydney
3.2K openings · $182k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Melbourne
3.0K openings · $174k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Astana
2.9K openings · $112k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Atyrau
3.2K openings · $116k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Baku
3.1K openings · $112k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Santiago
3.0K openings · $112k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
3.4K openings · $112k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in São Paulo
3.1K openings · $112k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Mexico City
3.1K openings · $103k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Bogotá
2.6K openings · $92.4k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
3.1K openings · $99.0k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Cape Town
2.6K openings · $95.0k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Lagos
3.4K openings · $99.0k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
3.1K openings · $103k
High Voltage Engineer jobs in Luanda
2.6K openings · $112k
High Voltage Engineer salary insights
High Voltage Engineer salary in Houston
$156k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Dallas
$150k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Midland
$145k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Denver
$156k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$139k
High Voltage Engineer salary in New Orleans
$132k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$139k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Calgary
$156k
High Voltage Engineer salary in Edmonton
$148k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring High Voltage Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring High Voltage Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring High Voltage Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring High Voltage Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring High Voltage Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring High Voltage Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring High Voltage Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring High Voltage Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring High Voltage 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 High Voltage 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.