Generator Engineer Salary in Denver, Colorado

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Generator Engineer in Denver, CO is $58,458. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,156 to a high of $73,334, with most professionals earning between $53,066 and $66,245.

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What does a Generator Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Generator Engineer

Complete necessary paper work which may include data entry and general use of relevant computer systems and software as directed.

February 27, 2023

Review of drawings / Calculations of Generator and Auxiliaries and to support customer drawing approval process with Customer.

April 05, 2023

Support the WTG Quality Manager in the evaluation of technical compliance at different quality gates (manufacturing, pre-assembly, installation and acceptance) of the project.

April 21, 2023

Performs high level preventative maintenance and repairs to diesel engines and gasoline and diesel driven construction equipment such as tractors, power shovels, road machinery, air compressors, concrete mixers and other engine driven or towed construction equipment.

April 27, 2023

Demonstrated progressive, responsible experience with various types of turbine generator equipment and site accountabilities is required.

May 02, 2023

Participate in meetings inclusive of the pre-construction meeting and on-site construction meetings with stakeholders to coordinate electrical systems with other ongoing construction and projects.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Generator Engineer in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

53066

66245

58458

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

53410

67283

58826

What is the average salary for Generator Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Generator Engineer in Denver, CO. The base salary for Generator Engineer ranges from $53,066 to $66,245 with the average base salary of $58,458. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,410 to $67,283 with the average total cash compensation of $58,826.

View Average Salary for Generator Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,458	$53,066 - $66,245
Bonus	$368	$344 - $1,038
Total Pay	$58,826	$53,410 - $67,283

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Generator Engineer Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,066 - $66,245	COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,029 - $66,199	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,066 - $66,245	COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,690 - $67,025	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,145 - $65,095	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,627 - $68,194	COMPARE TO Denver, CO

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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...

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