Onshore, Offshore and the Gulf
Texas produces more wind power than any other US state, and it is not close. Thousands of turbines across West Texas and the Panhandle feed the ERCOT grid, and behind every one is a team that developed, built, commissioned and now maintains it. Onshore wind is a mature, high-volume hiring market here, and it keeps growing as older sites are repowered with newer, larger turbines.
Offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico is the newer story. It is early, but the Gulf’s existing offshore workforce, ports and marine expertise, much of it built by oil and gas, give the region a real head start. WRS has supported offshore wind projects internationally, and we are well placed to bring that experience as the Gulf market develops.
What wind energy roles does WRS recruit for?
- Development: development managers, land, permitting and grid connection specialists.
- Construction: project and site managers, balance-of-plant engineers, QA/QC and HSE.
- Commissioning: commissioning engineers and turbine technicians.
- Operations and maintenance: wind turbine technicians, site leads, asset managers.
- Offshore-specific: marine coordinators, offshore construction and installation specialists.
How is onshore wind hiring different from offshore?
Onshore wind in Texas is about volume and turnaround: large sites, repowering programmes and a steady need for technicians and construction staff who can move between projects. Offshore is more specialized, with marine operations, vessel coordination and stricter safety and logistics requirements. The skills overlap with the Gulf’s oil and gas and offshore marine workforce, which is one reason the region is positioned to transition well. We recruit across both.
How does WRS support wind projects locally and nationally?
We combine Texas market knowledge with a national and international network. A developer repowering a West Texas site and a contractor mobilizing for a project in another state can work with the same WRS team. For candidates, our reach means a wind technician role in Texas can lead to the next opportunity elsewhere without starting over. See the sectors we cover on our renewable energy page and read our power and renewable energy recruitment guide for more on how we staff these projects.
Staffing a wind project or looking for your next turbine role? Reach our team through the renewable energy page or browse current wind and renewable vacancies.
Frequently asked questions
Is offshore wind actually happening in the Gulf of Mexico?
It is early stage, but lease areas and interest are developing, and the Gulf’s existing offshore workforce and ports give it a strong foundation. WRS brings international offshore wind experience to the market as it grows.
Do wind turbine technicians need specific certifications?
Yes, roles typically require safety and technical certifications such as GWO training, plus relevant electrical or mechanical experience. Requirements vary by employer and by onshore versus offshore work.
Can WRS place me on wind projects outside Texas?
Yes. We start in Texas but place wind professionals on onshore and offshore projects across the US and internationally.
