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

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.

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

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$108,950

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

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

Civil Engineers

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

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.

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

Master's Degree or Higher

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

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

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

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

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 requirement

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EXAMPLE JOB TITLES SRC

Circuits Engineer, Design Engineer

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$115,380

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Master's Degree or Higher

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

Industrial Health & Safety Engineers

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

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

Industrial Health & Safety Engineers inspect 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

Bachelor's Degree

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

Mechanical Engineers

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

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.

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

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

Design Engineers

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.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

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

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)

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$116,270

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

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

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Logistics Engineers, Computer Systems Engineers/Architects, Electrical Engineers

Test Engineers

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

$108,950

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 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, Software Developers