17-2199.10

Wind Energy Engineers

Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.

Career Cluster:Construction
Job Family:Architecture and Engineering
Job Zone:Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
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Key Tasks

  • Create or maintain wind farm layouts, schematics, or other visual documentation for wind farms.
  • Provide engineering technical support to designers of prototype wind turbines.
  • Recommend process or infrastructure changes to improve wind turbine performance, reduce operational costs, or comply with regulations.
  • Investigate experimental wind turbines or wind turbine technologies for properties such as aerodynamics, production, noise, and load.
  • Create models to optimize the layout of wind farm access roads, crane pads, crane paths, collection systems, substations, switchyards, or transmission lines.
  • Develop active control algorithms, electronics, software, electromechanical, or electrohydraulic systems for wind turbines.
  • Develop specifications for wind technology components, such as gearboxes, blades, generators, frequency converters, or pad transformers.
  • Test wind turbine components, using mechanical or electronic testing equipment.
  • Test wind turbine equipment to determine effects of stress or fatigue.
  • Oversee the work activities of wind farm consultants or subcontractors.
  • Monitor wind farm construction to ensure compliance with regulatory standards or environmental requirements.
  • Analyze operation of wind farms or wind farm components to determine reliability, performance, and compliance with specifications.
  • Direct balance of plant (BOP) construction, generator installation, testing, commissioning, or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Perform root cause analysis on wind turbine tower component failures.
  • Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems.
  • Write reports to document wind farm collector system test results.
  • Analyze meteorological data.
  • Design electrical interconnections.
  • Design wind turbine components.
  • Estimate energy production by analyzing wind data.

Skills

Critical Thinking
75%
Reading Comprehension
69%
Mathematics
63%
Judgment and Decision Making
63%
Speaking
60%
Systems Analysis
60%
Writing
60%
Complex Problem Solving
60%
Active Listening
60%
Science
56%
Operations Analysis
56%
Systems Evaluation
56%
Social Perceptiveness
53%
Monitoring
53%
Coordination
50%
Persuasion
50%
Active Learning
50%
Time Management
47%
Instructing
44%
Service Orientation
44%
Management of Personnel Resources
44%
Negotiation
44%
Learning Strategies
44%
Operations Monitoring
41%
Quality Control Analysis
41%
Technology Design
35%
Management of Material Resources
31%
Operation and Control
31%
Programming
28%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Troubleshooting
22%
Equipment Selection
6%
Equipment Maintenance
3%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
95%
Mathematics
85%
Design
84%
Physics
80%
English Language
79%
Computers and Electronics
75%
Administration and Management
64%
Customer and Personal Service
59%
Mechanical
58%
Building and Construction
58%
Law and Government
52%
Public Safety and Security
52%
Administrative
48%
Education and Training
47%
Production and Processing
46%
Geography
44%
Economics and Accounting
44%
Communications and Media
41%
Sales and Marketing
37%
Personnel and Human Resources
36%
Transportation
36%
Telecommunications
32%
Chemistry
32%
Psychology
30%
Sociology and Anthropology
23%
Foreign Language
17%
History and Archeology
16%
Biology
16%
Philosophy and Theology
13%
Medicine and Dentistry
8%
Therapy and Counseling
8%
Fine Arts
2%
Food Production
1%

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Abilities

Deductive Reasoning
72%
Mathematical Reasoning
69%
Inductive Reasoning
69%
Written Comprehension
69%
Number Facility
63%
Problem Sensitivity
60%
Oral Expression
60%
Oral Comprehension
60%
Written Expression
60%
Near Vision
56%
Speech Clarity
56%
Visualization
53%
Speech Recognition
53%
Fluency of Ideas
53%
Information Ordering
53%
Originality
53%
Category Flexibility
47%
Flexibility of Closure
47%
Perceptual Speed
44%
Far Vision
41%
Selective Attention
41%
Memorization
38%
Finger Dexterity
38%
Speed of Closure
38%
Depth Perception
31%
Time Sharing
28%
Visual Color Discrimination
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
25%
Auditory Attention
22%
Control Precision
22%
Multilimb Coordination
19%
Rate Control
19%
Response Orientation
19%
Reaction Time
16%
Wrist-Finger Speed
16%
Spatial Orientation
10%
Manual Dexterity
6%
Sound Localization
3%
Static Strength
3%
Speed of Limb Movement
3%
Trunk Strength
3%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Night Vision
0%
Stamina
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Dynamic Strength
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Working with Computers
95%
Getting Information
81%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
77%
Processing Information
75%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
73%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
73%
Analyzing Data or Information
72%
Documenting/Recording Information
71%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
70%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
69%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
69%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
68%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
67%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
67%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
65%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
62%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
62%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
61%
Thinking Creatively
59%
Developing and Building Teams
58%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
54%
Scheduling Work and Activities
52%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
52%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
49%
Training and Teaching Others
49%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
49%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
48%
Coaching and Developing Others
46%
Performing Administrative Activities
46%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
46%
Controlling Machines and Processes
40%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
38%
Staffing Organizational Units
38%
Selling or Influencing Others
36%
Performing General Physical Activities
30%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
30%
Assisting and Caring for Others
27%
Handling and Moving Objects
26%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
25%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
21%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
20%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

98%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

88%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

82%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

80%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

80%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

79%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

77%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

77%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

76%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

70%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

68%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

67%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

63%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

60%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

58%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

56%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

50%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

50%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

47%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

41%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

41%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

38%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

36%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

33%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

31%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

29%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

29%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

28%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

27%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

25%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

25%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

23%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

22%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

21%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

20%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

17%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

17%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

15%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

13%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

13%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

13%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

11%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

11%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

11%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

11%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

9%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

8%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

8%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

7%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

6%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

6%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

5%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

3%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

2%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

1%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

1%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

1%

Education

Bachelor's degree

70%

Master's degree

14%

Post-baccalaureate certificate

6%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

82

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

59

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

52

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

35

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

20

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

7

Work Values

Achievement
89%
Working Conditions
78%
Independence
72%
Recognition
72%
Support
39%
Relationships
28%

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