Wind Energy Engineer
Overview and Key Facts


Education
Bachelor's degree

Median Pay
$99,040

Job Growth
1.30%
(Below US Average)

Jobs in 2029
172,300
What Do They Do?
A wind energy engineer could...Overview
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Every day the Earth provides us with many sources of renewable energy to power our lifestyles. Wind energy is an example of a renewable energy because wind is a naturally replenished source. But how can energy be extracted efficiently from the wind? Sounds like a job for a wind energy engineer! The wind energy engineer works on modeling, designing, and building wind turbines and wind farms. These engineers are passionate about wind, renewable energy, and the environment, and they enjoy applying their math and science skills.
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