Renewable Energy
Solar Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Solar Engineers design utility-scale, C&I, and rooftop solar PV systems — from feasibility and yield modelling to BoS design, electrical layout, and grid interconnection.
Median Salary
$118k
$85.0k – $168k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
8.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+22%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for solar 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 22% year-on-year increase in Solar Engineer mandates, driven by the global energy transition, utility-scale solar and wind buildouts, BESS rollouts, hydrogen programmes, and corporate PPA demand.
Salary Trend
Solar Engineer compensation typically falls between $85.0k and $168k, with experienced solar engs in the global energy market commanding $168k+ 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
Solar Engineers typically progress to Solar Project Manager, Renewable Energy 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 solar PV systems and BoS
- •Run yield analysis (PVsyst / Helioscope)
- •Coordinate civil, electrical, and grid design
- •Support tender, EPC, and commissioning
Qualifications
- •BSc electrical engineering
- •PVsyst / PV design experience
- •2+ years solar projects
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Solar Engineer jobs by city
Solar Engineer jobs in Houston
17.6K openings · $139k
Solar Engineer jobs in Dallas
13.0K openings · $135k
Solar Engineer jobs in Midland
13.4K openings · $130k
Solar Engineer jobs in Denver
10.9K openings · $139k
Solar Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
10.1K openings · $124k
Solar Engineer jobs in New Orleans
10.5K openings · $118k
Solar Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
10.1K openings · $124k
Solar Engineer jobs in Calgary
15.5K openings · $139k
Solar Engineer jobs in Edmonton
12.2K openings · $132k
Solar Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
10.9K openings · $142k
Solar Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
16.0K openings · $142k
Solar Engineer jobs in London
11.8K openings · $171k
Solar Engineer jobs in Manchester
9.7K openings · $124k
Solar Engineer jobs in Oslo
13.4K openings · $171k
Solar Engineer jobs in Stavanger
14.7K openings · $165k
Solar Engineer jobs in Bergen
10.1K openings · $153k
Solar Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
13.0K openings · $151k
Solar Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
10.9K openings · $153k
Solar Engineer jobs in The Hague
10.1K openings · $153k
Solar Engineer jobs in Hamburg
11.8K openings · $148k
Solar Engineer jobs in Munich
10.9K openings · $153k
Solar Engineer jobs in Berlin
10.9K openings · $139k
Solar Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
10.9K openings · $153k
Solar Engineer jobs in Paris
12.6K openings · $156k
Solar Engineer jobs in Lyon
10.1K openings · $139k
Solar Engineer jobs in Madrid
10.9K openings · $124k
Solar Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
11.8K openings · $159k
Solar Engineer jobs in Milan
10.1K openings · $139k
Solar Engineer jobs in Dubai
16.4K openings · $156k
Solar Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
16.8K openings · $153k
Solar Engineer jobs in Doha
15.5K openings · $156k
Solar Engineer jobs in Riyadh
16.8K openings · $142k
Solar Engineer jobs in Dammam
16.0K openings · $136k
Solar Engineer jobs in Jubail
14.3K openings · $139k
Solar Engineer jobs in Muscat
12.2K openings · $139k
Solar Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
12.6K openings · $144k
Solar Engineer jobs in Manama
10.1K openings · $139k
Solar Engineer jobs in Mumbai
15.1K openings · $68.4k
Solar Engineer jobs in Delhi
13.4K openings · $64.9k
Solar Engineer jobs in Vadodara
13.9K openings · $53.1k
Solar Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
13.0K openings · $56.6k
Solar Engineer jobs in Chennai
12.2K openings · $59.0k
Solar Engineer jobs in Bangalore
13.4K openings · $64.9k
Solar Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
12.6K openings · $61.4k
Solar Engineer jobs in Pune
10.9K openings · $59.0k
Solar Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
10.1K openings · $49.6k
Solar Engineer jobs in Singapore
15.5K openings · $165k
Solar Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
12.2K openings · $104k
Solar Engineer jobs in Jakarta
13.0K openings · $94.4k
Solar Engineer jobs in Bangkok
10.1K openings · $96.8k
Solar Engineer jobs in Tokyo
13.0K openings · $153k
Solar Engineer jobs in Seoul
12.6K openings · $144k
Solar Engineer jobs in Shanghai
14.7K openings · $142k
Solar Engineer jobs in Beijing
14.3K openings · $142k
Solar Engineer jobs in Perth
15.5K openings · $156k
Solar Engineer jobs in Brisbane
13.0K openings · $142k
Solar Engineer jobs in Sydney
12.2K openings · $163k
Solar Engineer jobs in Melbourne
11.3K openings · $156k
Solar Engineer jobs in Astana
10.9K openings · $100k
Solar Engineer jobs in Atyrau
12.2K openings · $104k
Solar Engineer jobs in Baku
11.8K openings · $100k
Solar Engineer jobs in Santiago
11.3K openings · $100k
Solar Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
13.0K openings · $100k
Solar Engineer jobs in São Paulo
11.8K openings · $100k
Solar Engineer jobs in Mexico City
11.8K openings · $92.0k
Solar Engineer jobs in Bogotá
10.1K openings · $82.6k
Solar Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
11.8K openings · $88.5k
Solar Engineer jobs in Cape Town
10.1K openings · $85.0k
Solar Engineer jobs in Lagos
13.0K openings · $88.5k
Solar Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
11.8K openings · $92.0k
Solar Engineer jobs in Luanda
10.1K openings · $100k
Solar Engineer salary insights
Solar Engineer salary in Houston
$139k
Solar Engineer salary in Dallas
$135k
Solar Engineer salary in Midland
$130k
Solar Engineer salary in Denver
$139k
Solar Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$124k
Solar Engineer salary in New Orleans
$118k
Solar Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$124k
Solar Engineer salary in Calgary
$139k
Solar Engineer salary in Edmonton
$132k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Solar Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Solar Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Solar Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Solar Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Solar Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Solar Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Solar Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Solar Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Solar 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 Solar Engineer in the global energy market is around $118k, typically ranging from $85.0k to $168k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.