Wind Energy Engineers
Also known as: Engineer, Project Engineer, SCADA Engineer (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) (+16 more)
Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.
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What You'll Do
- Write reports to document wind farm collector system test results.
- Oversee the work activities of wind farm consultants or subcontractors.
- 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.
- Test wind turbine equipment to determine effects of stress or fatigue.
- Test wind turbine components, using mechanical or electronic testing equipment.
- Provide engineering technical support to designers of prototype wind turbines.
- Perform root cause analysis on wind turbine tower component failures.
- Monitor wind farm construction to ensure compliance with regulatory standards or environmental requirements.
- Direct balance of plant (BOP) construction, generator installation, testing, commissioning, or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to ensure compliance with specifications.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
- Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
- Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
Common styles
Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Adaptability/Flexibility, Dependability
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Style
Common Styles for This Career
- Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.63/5)
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.55/5)
- Initiative (High importance: 4.39/5)
- Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.37/5)
- Dependability (High importance: 4.37/5)
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Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.
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