Highest-paying utility and power roles
Among utility and power jobs that state yearly pay, Solar Energy Systems Engineers, Electrical Engineers and Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers pay the most at the median, against $134k for the segment as a whole. Every job on this page is in the United States, taken from the employer’s own career site or job system and checked to still be open.
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Highest-paying utility and power roles
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| # | Role | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Energy Systems Engineers55 open · With pay 16 | $177k |
| 2 | Electrical Engineers318 open · With pay 33 | $138k |
| 3 | Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers45 open · With pay 24 | $130k |
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