Mid-Level Engineer

Engineers work in a variety of fields to analyze, develop, and evaluate complex systems and projects. Engineers are knowledgeable on current clean energy technology, techniques, and practices in their specific field and apply them to their projects. Mid-level or Associate Engineers are able to apply fundamental concepts and practices and typically assist senior-level engineers on major projects. They may also supervise entry-level engineers.

Wind Energy Engineer

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

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

Engineers who work on offshore wind farm installations design farm layouts and create schematics. They also do analyses to optimize the designs and layouts of supportive infrastructure, such as underground cables, transmission lines and substation locations. These engineers also make recommendations to upgrade and streamline operations.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
  • Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
  • Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
  • Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
  • Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Facility Engineer

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$108,950

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Complex Problem Solving, Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring, Operation Monitoring, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Systems Analysis

Industrial Health & Safety Engineer

Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

An Industrial Health & Safety Engineer inspects an offshore wind farm or a construction site to determine if they meet specifications or standards.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
  • Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
  • Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
  • Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
  • Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Environmental Health and Safety Director (EHS Director), Industrial Safety Engineer

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$99,900

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Writing, Active Listening, Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Agricultural Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Energy Engineers

Electrical and Electronics Engineer

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

An Electrical Engineer is designing a turbine so installers know where to mount or connect underwater cable lines.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
  • Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Communications Technologist, Electrical Engineering Technician

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$67,830

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Active Listening, Troubleshooting

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Robotics Technicians, Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Test Engineer

Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

Test Engineers develop turbine, cable or substation testing routines or procedures.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
  • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
  • Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
  • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
  • Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Product Assurance Engineer, Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$89,440

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Programming, Active Listening, Writing, Monitoring, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving, Quality Control Analysis

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Computer Systems Analysts, Software Developers, Applications, Software Developers

Civil Engineer

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

A Civil Engineer is responsible for designing a sustainable wind turbine and decides recycle the old materials and to use less energy-intensive new materials during construction.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
  • Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
  • Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
  • Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
  • Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Bridge/Structure Inspection Team Leader, Civil Engineering Manager

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$89,440

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Mathematics, Operations Analysis, Speaking, Systems Analysis, Time Management, Science

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Transportation Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Industrial Engineer

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

An Industrial Engineer is examining the turbine manufacturing process to devise a plan to reduce thea amount of sheet metal wasted.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
  • Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
  • Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
  • Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
  • Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES

Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Specialist

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$99,820

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Writing, Speaking, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Active Learning, Coordination

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Electrical Engineers, Materials Engineers, Validation Engineers

Mechanical Engineer

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

A Mechanical Engineer is designing a scaled-down prototype for a wind turbine blade to test various scenarios, tension values, and compression values that the blade may experience to better understand its functionality.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
  • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
  • Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
  • Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
  • Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES

Application Engineer, Design Maintenance Engineer

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$95,950

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Science, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Operations Analysis, Active Learning, Systems Evaluation

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Aerospace Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Electronics Engineers

Geological Engineers

Conduct sub-surface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

Geological Engineers investigate the safety of a site.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
  • Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
  • Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
  • Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
  • Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Mine Engineer, Mine Safety Manager

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$96,400

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Writing, Active Listening, Mathematics, Monitoring, Systems Analysis

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Chemical Engineers, Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers

Computer and Information Systems Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

These managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
  • Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
  • Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
  • Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
  • Provide users with technical support for computer problems.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Application Development Director, Data Processing Manager

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$149,280

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring, Speaking, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Writing, Management of Personnel Resources

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Logistics Engineers, Computer Systems Analysts, Computer Network Architects