Wind Energy Engineers

The wind industry is among the fastest growing sectors of the renewable-energy industry. Its growth is due primarily to lower production costs. 

Overall employment in engineering careers is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL predicts the following employment outlooks from 2023–33 for engineers who work in wind electric power generation. The average growth rate for all jobs is 4 percent. 

• electrical: +115.2 percent
• electrical and electronics +114.9
• all other specialties: +109.0 percent

Job opportunities will be best where wind farms are located and in areas with good potential for wind farms and wind energy technologies, such as in the Great Plains, the Midwest, along coastal areas, and in overseas locations. Wind energy engineers with licensure, five or more years of experience, and strong technology skills will have the best job prospects.