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Wind Energy Development Managers

Median Salary
133,560
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$74,880

10%

$133,560

Median

$168,600

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    66%

  • Associate's degree

    18%

  • Master's degree

    12%

  • Post baccalaureate

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Sociology, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Systems Science and Theory
  • Public Administration
  • History, General
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Economics, General
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Geography
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Science/Technology Management
  • Applied Economics
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • Geography, Other
  • Public/Applied History
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Project Management
  • Environmental/Natural Resource Economics
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Applied Psychology
  • Political Economy
  • Political Science and Government, Other
  • Urban Studies/Affairs
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
  • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  • Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
  • Development Economics and International Development
  • Small Business Administration/Management
  • Applied/Public Sociology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • American Government and Politics (United States)
  • American History (United States)
  • History and Political Science
  • Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
  • Demography and Population Studies
  • Social Psychology
  • Economics, Other
  • International Economics
  • Telecommunications Management
  • Research and Development Management
  • Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
  • European History
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Rural Sociology
  • Economics and Computer Science
  • Military History
  • Public Administration, Other
  • Franchising and Franchise Operations
  • Economics and Foreign Language/Literature
  • Applied Demography
  • Asian History

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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