O*NET-SOC 17-2199.10
Wind Energy Engineers
Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Create or maintain wind farm layouts, schematics, or other visual documentation for wind farms.Core16559
- Provide engineering technical support to designers of prototype wind turbines.Supplemental16553
- Recommend process or infrastructure changes to improve wind turbine performance, reduce operational costs, or comply with regulations.Core16549
- Investigate experimental wind turbines or wind turbine technologies for properties such as aerodynamics, production, noise, and load.Supplemental16550
- Create models to optimize the layout of wind farm access roads, crane pads, crane paths, collection systems, substations, switchyards, or transmission lines.Core16560
- Develop active control algorithms, electronics, software, electromechanical, or electrohydraulic systems for wind turbines.Supplemental16558
- Develop specifications for wind technology components, such as gearboxes, blades, generators, frequency converters, or pad transformers.Supplemental16557
- Test wind turbine components, using mechanical or electronic testing equipment.Supplemental16552
- Oversee the work activities of wind farm consultants or subcontractors.Supplemental16548
- Test wind turbine equipment to determine effects of stress or fatigue.Supplemental16551
- Monitor wind farm construction to ensure compliance with regulatory standards or environmental requirements.Supplemental16555
- Direct balance of plant (BOP) construction, generator installation, testing, commissioning, or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to ensure compliance with specifications.Supplemental16556
- Analyze operation of wind farms or wind farm components to determine reliability, performance, and compliance with specifications.Supplemental16562
- Perform root cause analysis on wind turbine tower component failures.Supplemental16554
- Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems.Supplemental16561
- Write reports to document wind farm collector system test results.Supplemental16547
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 63 examples in 23 categories, 30 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Data base user interface and query software
- Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Structured query language SQLHot Technology
Analytical or scientific software
- ANSYS simulation softwareIn Demand
- Computational fluid dynamics CFD software
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- EMD International WindPRO
- GE Energy Positive Sequence Load Flow Software PSLF
- Manitoba HVDC Research Centre PSCAD
- Mathsoft Mathcad
- Power system modeling software
- PowerWorld Corporation PowerWorld Simulator
- ReSoft WindFarm
- Risoe National Laboratory Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program WAsP
- Schneider Electric Direct Coordination
- Siemens PSS Product Suite
- SKM Systems Analysis Power Tools
- The MathWorks MATLABHot TechnologyIn Demand
- WindSim
Development environment software
- Apache Ant
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- Microsoft .NET FrameworkHot Technology
- Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
- Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
- Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Software development tools
File versioning software
- Apache Subversion SVNHot Technology
- GitHot TechnologyIn Demand
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
- Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot TechnologyIn Demand
- PTC Creo ParametricIn Demand
Object or component oriented development software
- C#Hot Technology
- C++Hot TechnologyIn Demand
- Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
- Microsoft Visual C# .NET
- Oracle JavaHot Technology
- PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
Geographic information system
- ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
- ESRI ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Google Earth Pro
Enterprise application integration software
- Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
Map creation software
- Global Mapper Software Global Mapper
Program testing software
- JUnitHot Technology
Operating system software
- LinuxHot TechnologyIn Demand
- UNIXHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Project management software
- Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
- Oracle Primavera Systems
Data base management system software
- Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
Process mapping and design software
- Microsoft VisioHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Industrial control software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Wonderware software
Business intelligence and data analysis software
- TableauHot Technology
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Video conferencing software
- Web conferencing software
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Research design or application of green technologies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Test green technologies or processes.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Evaluate the characteristics of green technologies.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.
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Thinking Creatively
Create graphical representations of energy production systems.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Determine design criteria or specifications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Design energy production or management equipment or systems.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Document design or operational test results.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Direct energy production or management activities.
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- No tools yet
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.