Renewable Energy
Wind Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Wind Engineers design onshore and offshore wind farms — siting, resource assessment, turbine selection, electrical layout, and grid interconnection.
Median Salary
$132k
$95.0k – $187k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+19%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for wind engineers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 19% year-on-year increase in Wind Engineer mandates, driven by the global energy transition, utility-scale solar and wind buildouts, BESS rollouts, hydrogen programmes, and corporate PPA demand.
Salary Trend
Wind Engineer compensation typically falls between $95.0k and $187k, with experienced wind engs in the global energy market commanding $187k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Wind Engineers typically progress to Wind Turbine Technician, Renewable Energy Engineer roles, or into renewables director, project portfolio lead, and head of development tracks at IPPs and developers across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run wind resource and yield assessment
- •Design farm layout and electrical BoP
- •Support OEM selection and contracts
- •Coordinate civil, electrical, and grid
Qualifications
- •BSc mechanical / electrical engineering
- •WindPRO / WAsP experience
- •5+ years wind sector
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Wind Engineer jobs by city
Wind Engineer jobs in Houston
5.9K openings · $156k
Wind Engineer jobs in Dallas
4.3K openings · $150k
Wind Engineer jobs in Midland
4.5K openings · $145k
Wind Engineer jobs in Denver
3.6K openings · $156k
Wind Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
3.4K openings · $139k
Wind Engineer jobs in New Orleans
3.5K openings · $132k
Wind Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
3.4K openings · $139k
Wind Engineer jobs in Calgary
5.2K openings · $156k
Wind Engineer jobs in Edmonton
4.1K openings · $148k
Wind Engineer salary insights
Wind Engineer salary in Houston
$156k
Wind Engineer salary in Dallas
$150k
Wind Engineer salary in Midland
$145k
Wind Engineer salary in Denver
$156k
Wind Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$139k
Wind Engineer salary in New Orleans
$132k
Wind Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$139k
Wind Engineer salary in Calgary
$156k
Wind Engineer salary in Edmonton
$148k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Wind Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Wind Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Wind Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Wind Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Wind Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Wind Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Wind Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Wind Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Wind Engineers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Wind Engineer in the global energy market is around $132k, typically ranging from $95.0k to $187k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.