Entry-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. Entry-level Engineers understand fundamental concepts and practices but have minimal experience implementing those practices to job situations. They typically work under a supervisor who provides guidance and approval for projects.

Wind Energy Engineer

Wind Energy Engineers 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.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

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

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 SRC

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Facility Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$99,040

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1-2 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

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

Civil Engineer

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

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

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.

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, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Railroad Design Consultant

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$87,060

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

Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineers design a turbine so installers know where to mount or connect underwater cable lines.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  • Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  • Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
  • Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
  • Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Circuits Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Instrumentation and Electrical Reliability Engineer (I&E Reliability Engineer), Power Systems Engineer

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$98,530

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Speaking, Active Learning, Monitoring, Mathematics, Operations Analysis

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Logistics Engineers, Aerospace Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Industrial Health & Safety Engineer

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

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

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

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

nvironmental Health and Safety Director (EHS Director), Industrial Safety Engineer, Safety and Health Consultant, Safety Team Leader, Safety, Health, and Environment Vice President

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$91,410

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1-2 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

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

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Agricultural Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Energy Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineers design 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.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

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.

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 SRC

Application Engineer, Design Maintenance Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Engineer

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$88,430

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, Except Computer

Design Engineer

Design Engineers estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production of entire wind farm.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Determine project material or equipment needs.
  • Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
  • Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
  • Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
  • Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Design Engineer, Radio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer), Research and Development Engineer (R&D Engineer), Test Engineer, Test Engineering Manager

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$105,570

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

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

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Logistics Engineers, Computer Systems Engineers/Architects, Electrical Engineers

Test Engineer

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

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

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

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), Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA Engineer), Software Test Engineer, Quality Assurance Practice Manager (QA Practice Manager)

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$88,550

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1-2 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

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

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Computer Systems Analysts, Software Developers, Applications, Software Developers, Systems Software