Wind Turbine Engineer
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What does a wind turbine engineer do?
As a wind turbine engineer, you will plan, design, and oversee the building of wind‑generated power plants.
Responsibilities
* Analysing the best locations for sites
* Researching and designing new windfarms
* Overseeing production programmes for new sites
* Managing technicians and site workers
* Designing and selecting suitable equipment
* Ensuring projects meet environmental standards
* Carrying out cost‑efficient, productive processes in line with budgets
* Doing tests in a laboratory
* Liaising with geologists, geophysicists and specialist contractors
* Working in a power station, office, or laboratory
How to become a wind turbine engineer
There are multiple routes to becoming a wind turbine engineer. You could complete a university course or an apprenticeship.
University route
To become a Wind Turbine Engineer, you could complete an undergraduate or postgraduate university course in a relevant subject, such as:
* Energy engineering
* Earth sciences
* Environmental engineering
* Renewable or sustainable energy
You may need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site.
Apprenticeship route
You could train to become a wind turbine engineer by completing a degree apprenticeship in power or nuclear engineering. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16 and involve a mix of on‑job experience and college or training provider work.
* Guide to apprenticeships
Work experience
Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as a wind turbine engineer. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.
* Find out more about work experience
Skills
* Knowledge of engineering
* Understanding of building and construction
* Good mathematical abilities
* Excellent attention to detail
* Logical thinking skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to use your initiative
Qualifications
* Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Power Engineering – Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance
* Level 3 Apprenticeship in Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance
* Level 3 Wind Turbine Technician SVQ
* Level 4 Apprenticeship in Renewable Energy Training – Basic Operation and Maintenance Wind Energy
Salary
* Newly trained wind turbine engineers can start at £31,000
* Trained with experience wind turbine engineers can earn up to £75,000*
Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, any overtime you may do, and whether you have completed an industry recognised training route.
*Salary figures are collected from multiple industry sources.
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