Wind Development Jobs in Illinois

Updated October 24, 2026

Illinois has 11 open wind development roles right now, spanning wind energy, wind turbine and offshore wind careers. Most are around Chicago. The list refreshes daily as employers post.

Hiring now: Invenergy

Illinois at a glance

8,599estimated wind workers in Illinois, 6.9% of the US total (DOE USEER 2026)
2.3 GWplanned wind capacity in Illinois (EIA, August 2026)
$100,000median advertised pay for wind development roles in Illinois, versus $100,000 nationally

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy USEER (modelled estimates), EIA planned-generator inventory, and pay advertised on open Verde Talent postings (not offers made).

Analyst, Renewable Development
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Associate, Renewable Development
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Associate, Renewable Development – Planning and Organization
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Associate, Renewable Development
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Director, Renewable Development
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Associate, Development
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Manager, New Technology Development
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Senior Associate, Development
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Associate, Renewable Development
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Manager of Thermal Development
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Manager, Development (East Region)
Invenergy · Chicago, IL

Common questions

How many wind development jobs are open in Illinois?

11 right now, from 1 employers. Verde Talent rebuilds this page daily, so closed roles drop off and new postings appear the day after they go up.

Which cities in Illinois have the most wind development jobs?

Chicago (11), counted from the locations on the open postings.

Which companies are hiring for wind development jobs in Illinois?

Invenergy (11). Each posting links straight through to the employer's own application page.

What do wind development jobs in Illinois pay?

Of the 11 open roles, 11 advertise pay, and their median is $100,000 a year. That is advertised pay rather than offers made, and roles without a published range are not counted.

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Data updated October 24, 2026