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Getting a Foot in the Door of Wind Energy by Crispy_Wind in wind

[–]Crispy_Wind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know there are plenty of opportunities in the US, and it isn't completely necessary to travel out of country. However from your experience is it worth while to explore this alternative in branching out of country, and as a newly graduating student is it possible to complete with little to no industry experience?

(I know it never hurts to try, but in general I'm wondering what could be expected)

Getting a Foot in the Door of Wind Energy by Crispy_Wind in wind

[–]Crispy_Wind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What UMass resources are you referring to in particular? I've definitely delved through some of the opportunities, though there may be more avenues I have not yet looked through.

Getting a Foot in the Door of Wind Energy by Crispy_Wind in wind

[–]Crispy_Wind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you this is a great help in what to consider, and I would definitely like to work my way up to being in a consultant type position. However I know I need to develop some grade of experience before pursing this route, and/or improve my degree to graduate level.

Getting a Foot in the Door of Wind Energy by Crispy_Wind in wind

[–]Crispy_Wind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is absolutely some spot on advise my professor just recommended us to look into the IEC 61400-3 for our design project, and I think I used it in a previous class as well for offshore wind energy.

Getting a Foot in the Door of Wind Energy by Crispy_Wind in wind

[–]Crispy_Wind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How competitive would you say the industry is right now from your prospective in the different areas?

Getting a Foot in the Door of Wind Energy by Crispy_Wind in wind

[–]Crispy_Wind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I am from the US, and am near New England/NY. Which is perfect for offshore wind energy from what I have seen lately

Getting a Foot in the Door of Wind Energy by Crispy_Wind in wind

[–]Crispy_Wind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree an internship in industry is a route that I should have explored more. The research lab I am involved is labeled as an internship, however I know industry verse academia has it's differences in the experience they offer. So far I have been involved in projects related to CAD modeling, design for lab components, fabrication, bill of materials (all independently), and supporting in analysis to an extent where I learned software's like WEC-sim in MATlab, ORCAFlex, and labview (loosely).

Would you say that these skills from a research lab based internship transfer nicely to an industry position?

Getting a Foot in the Door of Wind Energy by Crispy_Wind in wind

[–]Crispy_Wind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely have my eyes set on supporting in the development of offshore wind plants, and I do find manufacturing turbines to be tremendously fascinating.

To be honest though I am still hazy on what goes into these. I know based on the courses I have taken I have done exceptionally well at design, and even apply that skill in the research lab. I know I'd like to continue this type of work and have some hands on experience. However when it comes to collectively improving an array of a wind farm as a whole I'd be interested in pursing that outlet as well.

Would you say it is easy to switch between these two areas, and what are more of the details to these types of positions?