17-2199.10

Wind Energy Engineers

Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.

Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Only 8% of jobs we track are safer than this

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 1% probability of automation for this role

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of jobs safer

939

jobs riskier than this

+2.1%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Wind energy engineers are in high demand as the energy transition accelerates, and AI tools like AWS Aeolus and DNV's Bladed software automate wind load calculations and turbine performance modeling. The blade design, structural certification, and offshore installation engineering that drives project value requires licensed professional engineers. Through 2027, the combination of massive wind energy buildout and AI-augmented productivity means this specialty faces a talent shortage rather than an automation threat.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$117,750

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+2.1%

As fast as average

Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.8

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Critical Thinking80%

Active Learning75%

Complex Problem Solving78%

Judgment and Decision Making82%

Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →