Wind Energy Development Managers

General Information

Description

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.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Business Management & Administration

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$128,620

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$63,920

$163,450

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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Bachelor's degree 66%
Associate's degree 18%
Master's degree 12%
Post baccalaureate 2%
High school 0%
Some college 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Less than high school 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%
Post-secondary certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

Knowledge

Administration and Management
Building and Construction
Engineering and Technology
Design
Customer and Personal Service

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