25 y/o Civil Engineer Considering Wind Turbine Service Career — What Is the Real Lifestyle Like?
I’m 25 years old, a civil engineer, and I’ve been working on-site for about two years. I’m currently in talks with NOVA Energy (a wind turbine installation and service company) based in Turkey but with projects in Finland, Sweden, Croatia and other countries, and I’m considering a career move into the wind energy sector.
They told me that I would start by gaining on-site experience in Turkey. I’ll likely begin at an entry-level position, handling tasks such as transporting equipment, torque work, preparing hydraulic equipment, and assisting with maintenance and installation processes. They mentioned that after obtaining certifications like GWO and securing work permits, there’s a possibility of working abroad.
However, I don’t fully understand the industry’s actual work routine and would like to hear from people who are actually doing this job.
- What does the daily life of someone starting at an entry-level position in the wind turbine sector look like?
- What exactly are you expected to do in the first few months?
- How physically demanding is the work?
- What is the work schedule like? Do you work by constantly traveling to different cities or countries?
- For example, does the system work like being sent to a project for 6–8 weeks and then taking 1–2 weeks off?
- Do you actually have a personal life or private time in the evenings, or is it completely work-focused?
- On average, how long does it take to start in Turkey and reach a level where you can work abroad?
- Let’s say I gain 6 months to 1 year of experience and start working in a country like Finland; what is the approximate salary range?
- Is this industry truly sustainable in the long term, or does it eventually turn into a draining lifestyle after a few years?
I’m especially curious to hear feedback from those working in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or as traveling technicians.