Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.
SOC: 17-2199.10
Common Job Titles
Engineer
Project Engineer
Utility Engineer
Wind Energy Consultant
What You'll Need to Succeed
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Key competencies for this occupation at a glance
KnowledgeDesign underground and overhead electrical collector systems for wind farms applying engineering principles, physics, and mathematics while using AutoCAD and power system analysis tools.
Advanced
KnowledgeFormulate technical strategies and design solutions for complex wind energy systems synthesizing data from multiple engineering disciplines under project constraints and timelines.
Advanced
KnowledgeEvaluate wind farm collector system designs for technical and regulatory compliance using advanced engineering analysis and power system modeling software in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Proficient
KnowledgeAnalyze wind resource data from meteorological stations and LIDAR systems using computational fluid dynamics software and GIS tools to determine optimal turbine placement.
Proficient
KnowledgeCalculate energy production estimates and system performance parameters using MATLAB, WindPRO, and mathematical modeling to support feasibility studies.
Proficient
KnowledgeAssess site specifications and environmental constraints integrating geographic, geotechnical, and regulatory data for wind farm development projects.
Proficient
KnowledgeInterpret electrical system simulations and power flow analysis results using PSCAD, PowerFactory, and other simulation tools to identify design improvements.
Proficient
MindsetAdvocate renewable energy best practices and technical standards when communicating with external stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and client organizations.
Proficient
MindsetIntegrate client needs with technical feasibility and environmental considerations through collaborative consultation and project coordination activities.
Proficient
Hands-onOperate wind measurement equipment and data acquisition systems including anemometers, SODAR, and dataloggers in field environments to collect meteorological data.
Developing
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Wind Energy Engineers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
150,750
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $62,840. 25th percentile: U.S. $85,750. 50th percentile: U.S. $117,750. 75th percentile: U.S. $152,670. 90th percentile: U.S. $183,510. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$62,840
10% of workers earn the following or more
$183,510
Workers on average earn
$121,720
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Engineering and Technology4.8/5
Mathematics4.4/5
Design4.4/5
Physics4.2/5
English Language4.1/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
