[Core] [115% incumbents] Create or maintain wind farm layouts, schematics, or other visual documentation for wind farms.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of energy production systems.

[Supplemental] [115% incumbents] Provide engineering technical support to designers of prototype wind turbines.
  DWAs: Provide technical guidance to other personnel.

[Core] [114% incumbents] Recommend process or infrastructure changes to improve wind turbine performance, reduce operational costs, or comply with regulations.
  DWAs: Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.

[Core] [114% incumbents] Create models to optimize the layout of wind farm access roads, crane pads, crane paths, collection systems, substations, switchyards, or transmission lines.
  DWAs: Create graphical representations of energy production systems.

[Supplemental] [114% incumbents] Investigate experimental wind turbines or wind turbine technologies for properties such as aerodynamics, production, noise, and load.
  DWAs: Research design or application of green technologies.

[Supplemental] [114% incumbents] Develop active control algorithms, electronics, software, electromechanical, or electrohydraulic systems for wind turbines.
  DWAs: Design energy production or management equipment or systems.

[Supplemental] [114% incumbents] Develop specifications for wind technology components, such as gearboxes, blades, generators, frequency converters, or pad transformers.
  DWAs: Determine design criteria or specifications.

[Supplemental] [114% incumbents] Test wind turbine components, using mechanical or electronic testing equipment.
  DWAs: Test green technologies or processes.

[Supplemental] [114% incumbents] Monitor wind farm construction to ensure compliance with regulatory standards or environmental requirements.
  DWAs: Monitor processes for compliance with standards.

[Supplemental] [114% incumbents] Direct balance of plant (BOP) construction, generator installation, testing, commissioning, or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to ensure compliance with specifications.
  DWAs: Direct energy production or management activities.

[Supplemental] [114% incumbents] Analyze operation of wind farms or wind farm components to determine reliability, performance, and compliance with specifications.
  DWAs: Evaluate the characteristics of green technologies.

[Supplemental] [113% incumbents] Oversee the work activities of wind farm consultants or subcontractors.
  DWAs: Direct energy production or management activities.

[Supplemental] [113% incumbents] Test wind turbine equipment to determine effects of stress or fatigue.
  DWAs: Test green technologies or processes.

[Supplemental] [113% incumbents] Perform root cause analysis on wind turbine tower component failures.
  DWAs: Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.

[Supplemental] [113% incumbents] Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems.
  DWAs: Design energy production or management equipment or systems.

[Supplemental] [113% incumbents] Write reports to document wind farm collector system test results.
  DWAs: Document design or operational test results.

[EMERGING:New] Analyze meteorological data.

[EMERGING:New] Design electrical interconnections.

[EMERGING:New] Design wind turbine components.

[EMERGING:New] Estimate energy production by analyzing wind data.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Mathematics (imp:3.50 lvl:4.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Science (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Engineering and Technology (imp:4.81 lvl:6.32) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:4.40 lvl:5.52) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Design (imp:4.37 lvl:5.73) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Physics (imp:4.21 lvl:5.07) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  English Language (imp:4.14 lvl:4.57) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:4.01 lvl:5.09) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:3.56 lvl:4.41) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.37 lvl:4.37) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Building and Construction (imp:3.31 lvl:4.16) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:3.30 lvl:4.16) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.08 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:3.07 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:2.90 lvl:4.03) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:2.89 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Production and Processing (imp:2.84 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Geography (imp:2.75 lvl:3.92) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.74 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:2.62 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.48 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Transportation (imp:2.45 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.42 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Telecommunications (imp:2.28 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Chemistry (imp:2.27 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Psychology (imp:2.18 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.93 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.67 lvl:1.51) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:1.64 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:1.63 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.51) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:4.38) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:4.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Control Precision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.79 lvl:3.96) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.25 lvl:4.39) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.08 lvl:4.83) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Processing Information (imp:4.00 lvl:4.72) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.91 lvl:4.55) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.90 lvl:4.85) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.86 lvl:4.75) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.85 lvl:4.33) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.78 lvl:4.87) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.77 lvl:4.95) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.75 lvl:4.67) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.73 lvl:4.17) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.68 lvl:3.84) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.67 lvl:4.20) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.61 lvl:4.29) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.49 lvl:4.11) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.46 lvl:4.40) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.45 lvl:3.46) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.34 lvl:4.29) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.31 lvl:3.99) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.16 lvl:3.57) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.08 lvl:4.43) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.07 lvl:3.64) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.97 lvl:3.36) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.97 lvl:3.67) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.94 lvl:3.38) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.93 lvl:3.95) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.85 lvl:3.91) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.85 lvl:2.86) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.82 lvl:3.73) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.59 lvl:2.55) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.52 lvl:3.23) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.51 lvl:2.60) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.43 lvl:2.99) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.20 lvl:2.54) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.18 lvl:1.77) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.07 lvl:2.15) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.03 lvl:2.59) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.98 lvl:1.68) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.83 lvl:1.78) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.81 lvl:1.75) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operations Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:2.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:2.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 154,070
  annual_median    : $122,930
  annual_pct10     : $66,810
  annual_pct25     : $90,970
  annual_pct75     : $158,090
  annual_pct90     : $189,950
  annual_mean      : $125,330
  hourly_median    : $59.10

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Mexico ($162,070)
  lowest_state     : Kansas ($76,100)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.130x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   42,750  median: $ 112,380
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   38,780  median: $ 143,020
  Manufacturing                            emp:   34,400  median: $ 109,590
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    8,330  median: $ 127,800
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    6,220  median: $ 100,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    5,850  median: $  97,900
  Construction                             emp:    3,880  median: $  94,450
  Information                              emp:    2,880  median: $ 168,570
  Utilities                                emp:    2,820  median: $ 127,000
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,340  median: $ 103,430

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (18 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   42,750  median: $ 112,380
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   38,780  median: $ 143,020
  Manufacturing                            emp:   34,400  median: $ 109,590
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    8,330  median: $ 127,800
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    6,220  median: $ 100,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    5,850  median: $  97,900
  Construction                             emp:    3,880  median: $  94,450
  Information                              emp:    2,880  median: $ 168,570
  Utilities                                emp:    2,820  median: $ 127,000
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,340  median: $ 103,430

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Marine engineering is the engineering of watercrafts, ocean systems, and ocean structures. After completing this degree, one can join a ship as an officer in the engine department and eventually rise to the rank of chief engineer. This rank is one of the top ranks onboard and is equal to the rank of a ship's captain. Marine engineering is the highly preferred course to join the merchant Navy as an officer, as it provides ample opportunities in terms of both afloat and ashore jobs.
Marine engineering applies a number of engineering sciences, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, and computer Engineering, to the development, design, operation and maintenance of watercraft propulsion and ocean systems. It includes but is not limited to power and propulsion plants, machinery, piping, automation and control systems for marine vehicles of any kind, as well as coastal and offshore structures.


== History ==
Archimedes is traditionally regarded as the first marine engineer, having developed a number of marine engineering systems in antiquity. Modern marine engineering dates back to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution (early 1700s).
In 1807, Robert Fulton successfully used a steam engine to propel a vessel through the water. Fulton's ship used the engine to power a small wooden paddle wheel as its marine propulsion system. The integration of a steam engine into a watercraft to create a marine steam engine was the start of the marine engineering profession. Only twelve years after Fulton's Clermont had her first voyage, the Savannah marked the first sea voyage from America to Europe. Around 50 years later the steam powered paddle wheels had a peak with the creation of the Great Eastern, which was as big as one of the cargo ships of today, 700 feet in length, weighing 22,000 tons. Paddle steamers would become the front runners of the steamship industry for the next thirty years till the next type of propulsion came around.


== Training ==
There are several educational paths to becoming a marine engineer, all of which includes earning a university or college degree, such as a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng. or B.E.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. or B.S.), Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Bachelor of Technology Management and Marine Engineering (B.TecMan & MarEng), or a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Marine Engineering. 
Depending on the country and jurisdiction, to be licensed as a Marine engineer, a Master's degree, such as a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Master of Science (M.Sc. or M.S.), or  Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) may be required. 
Some marine engineers join the profession laterally, entering from other disciplines, like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering and Environmental Engineering, or from science-based fields, such as Geology, Geophysics, Physics, Geomatics, Earth Science, and Mathematics. To qualify as a marine engineer, those changing professions are required to earn a graduate Marine Engineering degree, such as an M.Eng, M.S., M.Sc., or M.A.Sc., after graduating from a different quantitative undergraduate program.
The fundamental subjects of marine engineering study usually include:

Mathematics; Calculus, Algebra, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis
Geoscience; Geochemistry, Geophysics, Mineralogy, Geomatics
Mechanics; Rock mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Geomechanics
Thermodynamics; Heat Transfer, Work (thermodynamics), Mass Transfer
Hydrogeology
Fluid Mechanics; Fluid statics, Fluid Dynamics
Geostatistics; Spatial Analysis, Statistics
Control Engineering; Control Theory, Instrumentation
Surface Mining; Open-pit mining


== Related Fields ==


=== Naval architecture ===

In the engineering of seagoing vessels, naval architecture is concerned with the overall design of the ship and its propulsion through the water, while marine engineering ensures that the ship systems function as per the design. Although they have distinctive disciplines, naval architects and marine engineers often work side-by-side.


=== Ocean engineering (and combination with Marine engineering) ===
Ocean engineering is concerned with other structures and systems in or adjacent to the ocean, including offshore platforms, coastal structures such as piers and harbors, and other ocean systems such as ocean wave energy conversion and underwater life-support systems. This in fact makes ocean engineering a distinctive field from marine engineering, which is concerned with the design and application of shipboard systems specifically. However, on account of its similar nomenclature and multiple overlapping core disciplines (e.g. hydrodynamics, hydromechanics, and materials science), "ocean engineering" sometimes operates under the umbrella term of "marine engineering", especially in industry and academia outside of the U.S. The same combination has been applied to the rest of this article.


=== Oceanography ===

Oceanography is a scientific field concerned with the acquisition and analysis of data to characterize the ocean. Although separate disciplines, marine engineering and oceanography are closely intertwined: marine engineers often use data gathered by oceanographers to inform their design and research, and oceanographers use tools designed by marine engineers (more specifically, oceanographic engineers) to advance their understanding and exploration of the ocean.


=== Mechanical engineering ===

Marine engineering incorporates many aspects of mechanical engineering. One manifestation of this relationship lies in the design of shipboard propulsion systems. Mechanical engineers design the main propulsion plant, the powering and mechanization aspects of the ship functions such as steering, anchoring, cargo handling, heating, ventilation, air conditioning interior and exterior communication, and other related requirements. Electrical power generation and electrical power distribution systems are typically designed by their suppliers; the only design responsibility of the marine engineering is installation.
Furthermore, an understanding of mechanical engineering topics such as fluid dynamics, fluid mechanics, linear wave theory, strength of materials, structural mechanics, and structural dynamics is essential to a marine engineer's repertoire of skills. These and other mechanical engineering subjects serve as an integral component of the marine engineering curriculum.


=== Civil Engineering ===

Civil engineering concepts play in an important role in many marine engineering projects such as the design and construction of ocean structures, ocean bridges and tunnels, and port/harbor design.


==== Coastal engineering ====


=== Electronics and Robotics ===
Marine engineering often deals in the fields of electrical engineering and robotics, especially in applications related to employing deep-sea cables and UUVs.


==== Deep-sea cables ====
A series of transoceanic fiber optic cables are responsible for connecting much of the world's communication via the internet, carrying as much as 99 percent of total global internet and signal traffic. These cables must be engineered to withstand deep-sea environments that are remote and often unforgiving, with extreme pressures and temperatures as well as potential interference by fishing, trawling, and sea life.


==== UUV autonomy and networks ====
The use of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) stands to benefit from the use of autonomous algorithms and networking. Marine engineers aim to learn how advancements in autonomy and networking can be used to enhance existing UUV technologies and facilitate the development of more capable underwater vehicles.


=== Petroleum Engineering ===

A knowledge of marine engineering proves useful in the field of petroleum engineering, as hydrodynamics and seabed integration serve as key elements in the design and maintenance of offshore oil platforms.


=== Marine construction =

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Lawrence Weston Wind Turbine (similarity: 0.3673)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Weston_Wind_Turbine
  QID: Q139309136
  Extract: The Lawrence Weston Wind Turbine, also known as the Ambition Community Energy Wind Turbine, is a community-owned wind turbine located in Avonmouth, Bristol, England, near the Seabank Power Station. It is situated beside the A403 road and Severn Estuary, just north of the Avonmouth Docks and Chitteni

  Title: Wind power (similarity: 0.4516)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power
  QID: Q43302
  Extract: Wind power is the use of wind energy to generate useful work. Historically, wind power was used by sails, windmills and windpumps, but today it is mostly used to generate electricity. This article deals only with wind power for electricity generation.
Today, wind power is generated almost completely

  Title: Wind power in the United Kingdom (similarity: 0.4151)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_the_United_Kingdom
  QID: Q3306854
  Extract: The United Kingdom is a strong location for wind power in Europe. The combination of long coastline, shallow water and strong winds make offshore wind unusually effective.

  Title: Wind turbine (similarity: 0.5455)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_turbine
  QID: Q49833
  Extract: A wind turbine is a device that converts the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy. As of 2024, hundreds of thousands of large turbines, in installations known as wind farms, were generating over 1,136 gigawatts of power, with 117 GW added each year. Wind turbines are an increasingly importa

  Title: Envision Energy (similarity: 0.5000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Envision_Energy
  QID: Q24910394
  Extract: Envision Energy is a Chinese multinational corporation headquartered in Shanghai that provides wind turbines and energy management software. Envision has long-term strategic cooperations in the area of battery manufacturing with Renault, Nissan, Daimler and Honda.

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inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, emerging responsibilities, and clear educational requirements. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence, and the role's technical specificity supports accurate differentiation from related engineering occupations.
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wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for Wind Energy Engineers. The closest semantic matches relate to general wind power and wind turbine technologies, confirming this is a specialized engineering discipline within the broader renewable energy sector.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Wind Energy Engineers design and optimize wind farm infrastructure, developing collector systems, turbine specifications, and site layouts to maximize renewable energy production. They combine mechanical engineering principles with specialized knowledge of wind technology to create efficient wind farms that meet regulatory standards and environmental requirements. These engineers work at the intersection of sustainable energy development and complex engineering systems, requiring expertise in aerodynamics, electrical systems, and project management.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Wind Energy Engineers spend significant time working with computers to create wind farm layouts and schematics, using specialized software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks to design collector systems and turbine placement. They analyze meteorological data to estimate energy production potential and optimize turbine performance through active control algorithms and component specifications. A typical day involves testing wind turbine components using mechanical or electronic equipment, monitoring construction compliance with regulatory standards, and providing technical support to prototype designers. They frequently communicate with supervisors and team members to make critical decisions about infrastructure changes that could improve performance or reduce operational costs.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong realistic and investigative interests who excel at systematic problem-solving and technical analysis. Successful wind energy engineers demonstrate exceptional deductive and mathematical reasoning abilities, capable of processing complex information about wind patterns, turbine performance, and electrical systems. They must possess excellent written and oral communication skills to interpret technical information for diverse stakeholders and document their findings clearly. The role requires individuals who are comfortable working with sophisticated computer systems and can think critically about optimizing complex mechanical and electrical systems in challenging outdoor environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Wind Energy Engineers hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering, with 69.6% entering with this educational foundation according to O*NET data. Some professionals enhance their qualifications with master's degrees (13.9%) or post-baccalaureate certificates (5.7%) specializing in renewable energy systems. Entry-level positions typically require foundational knowledge in engineering and technology, mathematics, physics, and design principles. Internships or co-op programs with renewable energy companies provide valuable hands-on experience with wind technology and project development.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Wind Energy Engineers can advance to Wind Energy Development Manager positions, overseeing entire wind farm projects from conception to operation. Many transition to broader energy engineering roles or specialize further in solar energy systems engineering, leveraging their renewable energy expertise. Senior engineers often become consultants, working independently on wind farm siting and development projects, or move into research and development roles focusing on next-generation wind turbine technologies. The growing renewable energy sector offers opportunities to lead sustainability initiatives within larger engineering firms or energy companies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The wind energy engineering field employs 154,070 professionals nationwide with a median annual salary of $122,930 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $66,810 to $189,950 across experience levels and geographic regions. New Mexico offers the highest compensation at $162,070 annually, while Kansas provides the lowest at $76,100, creating a 2.13x geographic wage differential. The largest employment concentrations exist in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (42,750), Government sectors (38,780), and Manufacturing (34,400). Strong demand continues as renewable energy mandates drive wind farm development across windy regions, particularly in the Great Plains and coastal areas. Job growth prospects remain favorable due to federal and state clean energy initiatives and corporate sustainability commitments.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Wind Energy Engineers face low automation risk due to the highly creative and analytical nature of their work activities, including making complex decisions about turbine placement and solving novel engineering problems. While computer-aided design tools and data analysis software continue advancing, the core functions of interpreting meteorological data, optimizing wind farm layouts, and providing technical guidance to development teams require human expertise and judgment. The emerging integration of AI in wind data analysis may enhance engineer productivity but will likely augment rather than replace their specialized engineering knowledge and problem-solving capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Solar Energy Systems Engineers (17-2199.11) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top-level engineering and technology knowledge (4.8 importance) and mathematical reasoning abilities for renewable energy system design.
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge level 6.3
    data: Mathematics knowledge level 5.5
    data: Design knowledge level 5.7
  [knowledge_overlap] Electrical Engineers (17-2071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Wind energy engineers require strong computers and electronics knowledge (4.0 importance, 5.1 level) for designing electrical interconnections and control systems.
    data: Computers and Electronics knowledge
    data: Design electrical interconnections emerging task
    data: Working with Computers top work activity
  [task_similarity] Mechanical Engineers (17-2141.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve designing and testing mechanical components, with wind engineers specifically developing turbine specifications for gearboxes, blades, and generators.
    data: Design wind turbine components emerging task
    data: Test wind turbine components using mechanical equipment
    data: Develop specifications for wind technology components
  [career_pathway] Wind Energy Development Managers (11-9199.10) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Wind energy engineers naturally progress to management roles overseeing wind farm development projects, building on their technical foundation and project experience.
    data: Direct balance of plant construction task
    data: Monitor wind farm construction task
    data: Job Zone 4 preparation level
  [riasec_cluster] Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar (17-2199.03) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles attract individuals with realistic and investigative interests focused on energy system optimization and technical problem-solving.
    data: RIASEC R:5.90, I:4.54
    data: Energy production systems design
    data: Systems analysis transferable skill

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  exclude_keywords : ['solar engineer', 'energy manager', 'project manager', 'construction manager', 'environmental engineer']
  title_patterns   : ['Wind * Engineer', '* Wind Engineer', 'Wind Farm *', 'Turbine * Engineer', 'Wind Power *']
  common_variations: ['wind energy consultant', 'wind farm designer', 'wind farm electrical systems designer', 'wind power specialist', 'turbine controls engineer', 'turbine measurements engineer', 'utility engineer', 'scada engineer']

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engineers                  46  0.00951  wikipedia            wikipedia:80%  inference:20%
ocean                      41  0.00848  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
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oil                        21  0.00434  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
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ship                       20  0.00413  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
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electrical                 18  0.00372  wikipedia            wikipedia:61%  inference:22%  onet_dimensions:11%
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wave                       17  0.00351  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
sea                        16  0.00331  wikipedia            wikipedia:88%  onet_dimensions:12%
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coastal                    15  0.00310  wikipedia            wikipedia:93%  inference:7%
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materials                  14  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  wikipedia:29%
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