Wind Energy Engineers

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

Tasks Include:

Recommend process or infrastructure changes to improve wind turbine performance, reduce operational costs, or comply with regulations.
Create or maintain wind farm layouts, schematics, or other visual documentation for wind farms.
Create models to optimize the layout of wind farm access roads, crane pads, crane paths, collection systems, substations, switchyards, or transmission lines.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +4.1%

National: +5.0%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$111,970.00

State

$136,490.00

Regional

Wind Energy Engineers

Description

Career Cluster:

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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

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Wind Energy Engineers

Education

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree = 69.64%
Master's Degree = 13.92%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 5.67%
Some College Courses = 3.94%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. = 2.86%
Doctoral Degree = 2.39%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 1.59%

Related Work Experience

Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 25.90%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 18.96%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 15.56%
Over 10 years = 11.69%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 10.81%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 8.11%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 4.48%
None = 2.86%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 1.62%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 31.79%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 15.40%
Up to and including 1 month = 14.68%
None = 11.96%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 8.26%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 7.31%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 5.50%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 3.50%
Over 10 years = 1.60%

On-the-Job Training

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 36.99%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 20.02%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 13.96%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 8.90%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 6.98%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 6.63%
None or short demonstration = 2.75%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 2.16%
Over 10 years = 1.60%

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Wind Energy Engineers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Recommend process or infrastructure changes to improve wind turbine performance, reduce operational costs, or comply with regulations.
Create or maintain wind farm layouts, schematics, or other visual documentation for wind farms.
Create models to optimize the layout of wind farm access roads, crane pads, crane paths, collection systems, substations, switchyards, or transmission lines.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Write reports to document wind farm collector system test results.
Oversee the work activities of wind farm consultants or subcontractors.
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.
Develop specifications for wind technology components, such as gearboxes, blades, generators, frequency converters, or pad transformers.
Develop active control algorithms, electronics, software, electromechanical, or electrohydraulic systems for wind turbines.
Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems.
Analyze operation of wind farms or wind farm components to determine reliability, performance, and compliance with specifications.

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Wind Energy Engineers

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Barometers (Barometric pressure sensors)
Anemometers (Cup anemometers)
Portable data input terminals (Dataloggers)
Desktop computers
Digital cameras (Digital still cameras)
Digital camcorders or video cameras (Digital video cameras)
Temperature transmitters (Electronic temperature sensors)
Global positioning system receivers (Handheld global positioning system GPS units)
Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
Radarbased surveillance systems (Light detection and ranging LIDAR systems)
Mainframe computers
Weather stations (Portable meteorological stations)
Anemometers (Propeller anemometers)
Solar radiation surface observing apparatus (Pyranometers)
Anemometers (Recording anemometers)
Soil core sampling apparatus (Soil samplers)
Wind surface observing apparatus (Sonic detection and ranging SODAR equipment)
Wind surface observing apparatus (Wind vanes)

Technologies Include:

Analytical or scientific software

ANSYS software
Power system modeling software
Schneider Electric Direct Coordination
Computational fluid dynamics CFD software
DIgSILENT PowerFactory
EMD International WindPRO
Siemens PSS Product Suite
ESRI ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
SKM Systems Analysis Power Tools
The MathWorks MATLAB
GE Energy Positive Sequence Load Flow Software PSLF
WindSim
PowerWorld Corporation PowerWorld Simulator
ReSoft WindFarm
Manitoba HVDC Research Centre PSCAD
Risoe National Laboratory Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program WAsP

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD software
Mathsoft Mathcad
PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
SolidWorks CAD software

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft Access
Structured query language SQL

Development environment software

Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Microsoft Visual Basic

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

Industrial control software

Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Map creation software

ESRI ArcGIS software
ESRI ArcInfo
Geographic information system GIS software
Global Mapper Software Global Mapper
Google Earth Pro

Object or component oriented development software

C++
Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
Microsoft Visual C# .NET

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software

Microsoft Project
Primavera Systems software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Video conferencing software

Web conferencing software

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

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Special Requirements

If your work as an engineer affects public health, safety, or property, you must register with the state. To become licensed as a professional engineer in Virginia, applicants must meet the following requirements:

EIT (Engineer-in-Training) Educational Requirements:

Must meet one of the following:

1. Graduate of approved curriculum of 4 years or more OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 2 years of experience

2. Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited curriculum and within 12 months of degree.

3. Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum + 6 years of experience

4. Graduated with an undergraduate degree from an institution without an approved curriculum and obtained a graduate degree from an institution with an approved curriculum

Professional Engineer Educational Requirements:

1. Must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved curriculum + 4 years of professional experience as an EIT OR Graduate of non-approved curriculum + 6 years of professional experience as an EIT

2. Graduated from a non-approved engineering technology curriculum of four years or more + 10 years experience

3. Graduate from an accredited undergraduate engineering degree and a doctorate degree in engineering from an institution with an accredited undergraduate program + 4 years of experience

4. Graduated from an engineering , engineering technology or related science curriculum of four years or more + 20 years

Licensure for Engineers:

Step 1:

Graduation

The first step is graduating from an ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university.

Step 2:

FE Exam

The first exam in the licensure process is the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE). This exam is offered in April and October every year. Most students take the exam right before graduation or soon after while the technical information they've studied is still fresh in their minds.

Step 3:

Work Experience

Many jurisdictions have specific requirements about the type of experience you need to gain. Most require that you gain experience under the supervision of someone who is already licensed, and that your experience involve increasing levels of responsibility. Once you begin work, contact your licensing board to find out what experience is needed and talk with professional engineers in your company to find out how you can gain this experience.

Step 4:

PE Exam

Once you have gained the appropriate experience, you can take the second exam in the licensure process, the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE). This exam is given in a variety of engineering disciplines. Most disciplines are offered in both April and October, but some are offered only in October.

After completing all the steps in the engineering licensure process—education, experience, and examinations—you are eligible for licensure by your licensing board.

Required Fees:

The examination fee shall consist of the administration expenses of the department resulting from the board’s examination procedures and contract charges.

Principles And Practice Exam:

$250

Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam:

$140 (can vary by state)

Renewal:

$30

Principles And Practice Exam Application:

$40

Fundamentals Of Engineering Exam Application:

$20

Comity:

$40

PE Exam rescore:

$25

FE/PE out of state proctor:

$30

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Wind Energy Engineers

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
95.25	Engineering and Technology	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
85.00	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
84.25	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
80.25	Physics	Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
78.50	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
75.25	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
64.00	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
59.25	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
57.75	Building and Construction	Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
57.50	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
52.00	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
51.75	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
68.75	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
62.50	Mathematics	Using mathematics to solve problems.
62.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
59.50	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
59.50	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
59.50	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
59.50	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
59.50	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
56.25	Science	Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
56.25	Systems Evaluation	Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
56.25	Operations Analysis	Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
53.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
68.75	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
68.75	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
68.75	Mathematical Reasoning	The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
62.50	Number Facility	The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
59.50	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
59.50	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
59.50	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
59.50	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
56.25	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56.25	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
53.00	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
53.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
53.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53.00	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
53.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

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Wind Energy Engineers

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
94.75	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
81.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
77.00	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
75.00	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
72.75	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
72.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
71.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
71.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
69.50	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
69.25	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
68.75	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
68.25	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
67.00	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
66.75	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
65.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
62.25	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
61.50	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
61.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
58.50	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
57.75	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
54.00	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
52.00	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
51.75	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
90.75	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
88.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
84.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
84.25	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
84.25	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
84.25	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
82.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
82.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
80.75	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
80.50	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
79.50	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
76.25	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
75.25	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
72.75	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
59.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
52.00	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
88.83	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
77.83	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
72.17	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
72.17	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
98.40	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
90.40	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
85.80	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
83.80	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
83.60	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
83.00	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
81.60	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
81.20	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
80.80	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
74.60	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
73.80	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?
70.60	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?
67.60	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
66.60	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
64.80	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
60.00	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
59.80	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
57.40	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
52.80	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
52.40	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
50.40	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$62,130.00	$111,970.00	$146,060.00
Virginia	$69,950.00	$136,490.00	$168,830.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	$110,680.00	$167,650.00	$182,790.00
Bay Consortium	$78,340.00	$145,600.00	$162,640.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$64,860.00	$105,890.00	$127,070.00
Central VA/Region2000	$50,780.00	$76,480.00	$112,080.00
Crater Area	$104,870.00	$133,390.00	$148,560.00
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$81,970.00	$126,160.00	$143,990.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$62,030.00	$99,620.00	$117,050.00
Northern Virginia	$90,280.00	$142,400.00	$170,380.00
Piedmont Workforce	$63,820.00	$108,330.00	$139,440.00
Shenandoah Valley	$59,610.00	$86,610.00	$117,160.00
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	$52,660.00	$82,090.00	$106,220.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	161,100	169,200	+5.0%
Virginia	6,275	6,534	+4.1%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Working with Computers	5.0
Getting Information	4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Processing Information	4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	3.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Developing and Building Teams	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	3.0
Training and Teaching Others	3.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.0
Coaching and Developing Others	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	3.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Staffing Organizational Units	2.5
Selling or Influencing Others	2.5
Performing General Physical Activities	2.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Handling and Moving Objects	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	2.0

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Wind Energy Engineers

Titles

Wind Energy Engineer
Wind Farm Designer
Wind Farm Electrical Systems Designer
Wind Farm Engineer
Wind Turbine Controls Engineer
Wind Turbine Electrical Engineer
Wind Turbine Engineer
Wind Turbine Mechanical Engineer
Wind Turbine Performance Engineer

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Wind Energy Engineers

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