Wind Energy Project Managers

Employers

The wind industry employs more than 131,000 Americans, according to the American Clean Power Association. Wind energy project managers work for large construction companies, energy companies, or land owners. They may work as employees or as independent contractors. Different areas of the United States are windier than others, which is why wind-related projects tend to be most concentrated in the Midwest, Southwest, and Northeast regions. The top five U.S. states by total installed wind capacity are Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, and California.

Starting Out

Many wind energy project managers learn about job openings via trade associations, industry publications, career fairs, networking events, or the services of their colleges’ career services offices. They find job listings by searching Web sites such as Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, and SimplyHired, to name only a few.