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A Wind Turbine Engineer designs systems to harness wind energy, focusing on wind farm development, site selection, and component testing.

    • AI Exposure: High

      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Wind Turbine Engineer generally earns $2,395 per week ($124,540 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.

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The number of Wind Turbine Engineers has remained pretty stable over the last few years, however the occupation is expected to experience a stable growth over the coming 5 years.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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To work as a Wind Turbine Engineer, you will firstly need to become a qualified Engineer. This can be achieved by completing a Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering discipline. You will then need to complete a graduate qualification like the Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies that focuses on renewable energy.

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Wind Turbine Engineer careers

A Wind Turbine Engineer is somebody who designs and creates systems that can harness the power of wind. This power is typically processed through a power grid or an alternative power system to generate electricity.

The role of a Wind Turbine Engineer typically revolves around designing wind farms. This can be a complex process including identifying appropriate sites, creating a plan and budget, purchasing and testing different components, transportation of different parts to the site, and the process of putting it all together.