Renewable Energy
Hydrogen Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Hydrogen Engineers design green, blue, and grey hydrogen production, storage, transport, and end-use systems for industrial decarbonisation.
Median Salary
$148k
$107k – $210k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
1.6K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+30%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for hydrogen 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 30% year-on-year increase in Hydrogen Engineer mandates, driven by the global energy transition, utility-scale solar and wind buildouts, BESS rollouts, hydrogen programmes, and corporate PPA demand.
Salary Trend
Hydrogen Engineer compensation typically falls between $107k and $210k, with experienced h2 engs in the global energy market commanding $210k+ 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
Hydrogen Engineers typically progress to Renewable Energy Engineer, Environmental Engineer roles, or into renewables director, project portfolio lead, and head of development tracks at IPPs and developers across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Design electrolysis and hydrogen systems
- •Run techno-economic and safety analyses
- •Coordinate EPC and OEM partners
- •Support hydrogen offtake and infrastructure
Qualifications
- •BSc chemical / energy engineering
- •Hydrogen / electrolysis experience
- •5+ years process / energy
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Hydrogen Engineer jobs by city
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Houston
3.4K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Dallas
2.5K openings · $169k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Midland
2.6K openings · $163k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Denver
2.1K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
1.9K openings · $155k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in New Orleans
2K openings · $148k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
1.9K openings · $155k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Calgary
3.0K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Edmonton
2.3K openings · $166k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
2.1K openings · $178k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
3.0K openings · $178k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in London
2.2K openings · $215k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Manchester
1.8K openings · $155k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Oslo
2.6K openings · $215k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Stavanger
2.8K openings · $207k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Bergen
1.9K openings · $192k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
2.5K openings · $189k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
2.1K openings · $192k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in The Hague
1.9K openings · $192k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Hamburg
2.2K openings · $185k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Munich
2.1K openings · $192k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Berlin
2.1K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
2.1K openings · $192k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Paris
2.4K openings · $195k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Lyon
1.9K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Madrid
2.1K openings · $155k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
2.2K openings · $200k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Milan
1.9K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Dubai
3.1K openings · $195k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
3.2K openings · $192k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Doha
3.0K openings · $195k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Riyadh
3.2K openings · $178k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Dammam
3.0K openings · $170k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Jubail
2.7K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Muscat
2.3K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
2.4K openings · $181k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Manama
1.9K openings · $175k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Mumbai
2.9K openings · $85.8k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Delhi
2.6K openings · $81.4k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Vadodara
2.6K openings · $66.6k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
2.5K openings · $71.0k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Chennai
2.3K openings · $74.0k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Bangalore
2.6K openings · $81.4k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
2.4K openings · $77.0k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Pune
2.1K openings · $74.0k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
1.9K openings · $62.2k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Singapore
3.0K openings · $207k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
2.3K openings · $130k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Jakarta
2.5K openings · $118k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Bangkok
1.9K openings · $121k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Tokyo
2.5K openings · $192k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Seoul
2.4K openings · $181k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Shanghai
2.8K openings · $178k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Beijing
2.7K openings · $178k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Perth
3.0K openings · $195k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Brisbane
2.5K openings · $178k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Sydney
2.3K openings · $204k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Melbourne
2.2K openings · $195k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Astana
2.1K openings · $126k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Atyrau
2.3K openings · $130k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Baku
2.2K openings · $126k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Santiago
2.2K openings · $126k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
2.5K openings · $126k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in São Paulo
2.2K openings · $126k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Mexico City
2.2K openings · $115k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Bogotá
1.9K openings · $104k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
2.2K openings · $111k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Cape Town
1.9K openings · $107k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Lagos
2.5K openings · $111k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
2.2K openings · $115k
Hydrogen Engineer jobs in Luanda
1.9K openings · $126k
Hydrogen Engineer salary insights
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Houston
$175k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Dallas
$169k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Midland
$163k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Denver
$175k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$155k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in New Orleans
$148k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$155k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Calgary
$175k
Hydrogen Engineer salary in Edmonton
$166k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Hydrogen Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Hydrogen Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Hydrogen Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Hydrogen 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 Hydrogen Engineer in the global energy market is around $148k, typically ranging from $107k to $210k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.