Wind energy engineer, Kaipūhanga pūngao hau
Also known as
- Renewable energy engineer
Wind energy engineers design, develop and oversee wind turbine components, systems and sites.
Your pay could be
$60K
Lower
$80K to $119K
Most common
$142K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Wind energy engineers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and at worksites, and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in noisy and hazardous conditions in all weather
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- design wind turbine parts, systems and sites
- test wind technology
- create diagrams of wind energy systems
- improve the use of wind power
- oversee wind energy production
- make sure projects meet safety standards
- guide staff on projects
Practical
Investigative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
Kairoro Whakaritea
Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou need a qualification and experience to become a wind energy engineer.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in mechanical and industrial engineering and technology, civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering or similar area
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a driver licence
- to join a professional organisation
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
Loading job ads
Other career ideas in Energy and chemicalsĒtahi atu huatau aramahi i Pūngao me ngā matū,
Showing career ideas 1-6 of 19