Wind Energy Development Managers

Also Called: Business Development Manager, Development Manager

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$67,370

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Wind Energy Development Managers do

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.

  • Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensure that wind project needs and objectives are met.
  • Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
  • Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land use, or interconnection agreements.
Industry Areas:

Construction • Finance and Business • Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Anemometers
  • Weather stations
  • Barometers
  • Notebook computers
  • Digital cameras

Technology

Project management software
Microsoft Project
Oracle Primavera Systems
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Business
management
accounting and economics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
building and construction
product and service development
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 67% Bachelor's degree
  • 18% Associate's degree
  • 12% Master's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cartographers & Photogrammetrists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Surveying & Mapping Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Wind Energy Development Managers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Investigative (Thinker)

Work Styles

  • Persistence
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Wind Energy Development Managers across the country typically make.

$32.39 / hour
$67,370 /year

Entry Level

$64.21 / hour
$133,560 /year

Median Level

$108.23 / hour
$225,120 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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