Wind Energy Engineer
Noah Smith's Individual Career Plan
What is a Wind Energy Engeineer?
Wind Turbines
Ending the Day on Unclean Energy
On Top of the World
What to Know about Wind Energy Engineers
Education
Educational Steps & Requirements:
-Apply for the S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
-Graduate high school
-Apply to a four-year university
-Graduate with a bachelor's degree in energy engineering or mechanical engineering
-Gain experience in my desired career
Income
In 2014 wind energy engineers in the U.S. made an average income of $94,240. The income varies on position, experience and location.
Illinois Statistics (as of 2014)
-Total people employed as wind energy engineers: 7,640
-Bottom 25% earnings: $67, 191
-Average income: $87,890
-Top earner's income: 111,680
Duties
Wind energy engineers are responsible for all types of tasks within their career. These include:
-Designing wind farm layouts
-Creating schematics
-Analyze data in order to produce an optimal amount of energy
-Designing turbines
-Working on electrical systems
-Running tests on systems
-Creating budgets for projects
About Me
Currently I am a high school student. I am planning on attending Illinois State University and studying Renewable Energy in order to earn a Bachelor's of Science. My dream job is to work for Invenergy, a renewable energy company that focuses on wind power. I picked a career in wind energy because I find it profoundly interesting and important. Wind energy is a prominent source of energy in this area as well. Wind Energy is still a new technology and there will be many new aspects to the career as time passes. I will be a great fit for this career due to my high level of situational awareness and questioning attitude.