{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:30.398Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-2199.10","title":"Wind Energy Engineers","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers wind energy engineering practice from entry-level design support through executive technical leadership, anchored to wind farm layout, turbine performance optimization, and infrastructure modeling across utility-scale development and operations environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Wind farm layout drawings — produce basic schematics using CAD software under direct supervision in an entry-level engineering environment.","Technical documentation — review and interpret wind farm design drawings and specifications with guidance from senior engineers.","Mathematical calculations — apply foundational engineering mathematics to support wind resource assessments on assigned projects.","Geographic information systems — enter and organize spatial data for wind farm sites under direction using GIS tools.","Wind turbine schematics — identify and label major turbine components on visual documentation prepared by the project team.","Engineering standards and regulations — recognize applicable codes and compliance requirements for wind energy projects with supervisor oversight.","Data entry and query tasks — retrieve and input wind performance data into database interfaces following established protocols.","Site access road layouts — assist in drafting preliminary crane path and access road configurations using CAD software on greenfield projects.","Technical reports — draft routine sections of engineering reports using clear written expression under the direction of a project engineer.","Team meetings and briefings — listen actively and record key decisions during project coordination meetings on wind energy development sites."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Wind farm layout documentation — develop and maintain updated schematics, one-line diagrams, and site plans for active wind projects with moderate oversight.","Turbine performance data — analyze operational datasets using analytical software to identify recurring underperformance patterns across a wind fleet.","Collection system models — build and refine electrical collection system layouts in CAD and GIS environments for mid-scale wind farm projects.","Infrastructure improvement recommendations — formulate written proposals for operational cost reductions or regulatory compliance adjustments based on performance reviews.","Access road and crane pad optimization — apply routing models to minimize civil construction footprints on wind farm sites in varying terrain.","Systems analysis — evaluate interdependencies among turbine arrays, substations, and switchyard configurations to identify design inefficiencies on assigned projects.","File versioning and revision control — manage drawing revision histories using version-control software to ensure documentation integrity across project phases.","Engineering mathematics — perform mathematical reasoning tasks including load calculations and energy yield estimates with limited supervisory review.","Stakeholder communication — present design options and performance findings clearly in written and verbal formats to internal project teams.","Regulatory research — read and comprehend government regulations and utility interconnection requirements relevant to wind energy project permitting."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Wind farm layout optimization — independently design and validate complete wind farm layouts, integrating turbine placement, roads, and electrical infrastructure to maximize energy yield.","Performance improvement recommendations — autonomously evaluate turbine and balance-of-plant data to recommend process or infrastructure changes that reduce operational costs and satisfy regulatory requirements.","Substation and switchyard models — develop detailed analytical models for substations, switchyards, and transmission line routing using industry-standard engineering software.","Complex problem resolution — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to resolve non-routine technical failures in wind turbine systems across an operating fleet.","Multi-discipline documentation — create and own comprehensive wind farm documentation packages including layouts, schematics, and as-built records throughout the project lifecycle.","System optimization modeling — build and run advanced optimization models for crane paths, collection systems, and road networks on utility-scale wind projects.","Cross-functional coordination — lead technical coordination across civil, electrical, and environmental disciplines to align wind farm design with project constraints and client expectations.","ERP and enterprise systems — configure and utilize enterprise resource planning tools to track engineering deliverables, budgets, and schedules on large wind energy projects.","Regulatory and standards compliance — interpret and apply evolving government regulations, grid codes, and safety standards to wind farm engineering decisions without supervisory input.","Technical writing and reporting — author high-quality engineering reports, design basis documents, and technical specifications that serve as authoritative project references."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Wind farm design strategy — set organization-wide standards and methodologies for wind farm layout, documentation, and infrastructure optimization across a portfolio of projects.","Engineering process innovation — lead the development and implementation of new analytical models and software workflows that improve design efficiency and turbine performance at enterprise scale.","Cross-portfolio performance governance — establish performance benchmarking frameworks and direct systematic infrastructure change programs to optimize output across an entire wind energy fleet.","Technical leadership and mentoring — guide and develop mid-level and senior wind energy engineers, building internal capability in systems analysis, complex problem solving, and design best practices.","Executive recommendations — advise senior leadership and investment committees on infrastructure upgrade strategies, regulatory risk mitigation, and technology adoption for wind energy assets.","Industry standards influence — represent the organization in industry working groups and regulatory forums to shape engineering standards and policy frameworks for the wind energy sector.","Enterprise technology roadmap — define and oversee adoption of CAD, GIS, analytical software, and ERP platforms across the engineering organization to support wind project delivery.","Major project technical authority — serve as the final technical decision-maker for complex, high-value wind farm projects where design risk, regulatory exposure, or innovation is significant.","Organizational knowledge management — direct the creation and curation of engineering knowledge bases, design libraries, and lessons-learned repositories for wind energy engineering teams.","Strategic stakeholder engagement — lead executive-level communication with utilities, regulators, landowners, and partners to secure project approvals and build long-term organizational relationships."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}