Nordex Group

Grid Code Compliance Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex Group  •  Porto, PT (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US?

Shape the Future of Energy: Join a global team driving innovation in sustainable energy and an industry with growing global presence — your work will have real impact.

Grow Without Borders: Develop your skills in a multicultural environment with continuous learning, several mobility opportunities, and support for your career journey.

Career Development: Benefit from a industry that fosters professional growth an skill development and enjoy flexible work arrangements.

THE PURPOSE

Global grid codes are becoming increasingly stringent due to stability risks, blackouts, and rapid regulatory changes, while rising technical complexity—such as FRT, GFM, and storage integration—demands specialized expertise across wind farm and turbine controls. As grid systems expand and diversify, advanced analysis beyond converter diagnostics is required to ensure compliance, control performance, and grid quality, making a Europe-based Senior Engineer essential to deliver timely and effective support.

YOUR TASKS

  • Perform grid-quality checks using tools like Elspec analyzers and FFT signal evaluation to ensure compliance.
  • Field-Installation of PQ-Recorder / accessing and evaluating remote or external PQ-Data Sources
  • Interpreting Main converter / turbine control behavior within the electrical system context to understand and diagnose system performance.​
  • Identifying causes of electrical disturbances and recommending corrective actions to maintain grid stability.​
  • Creating standardized methodologies and supporting regions, project engineering, and R&D activities to boost efficiency.
  • Immediate expert interaction is vital to resolve grid issues and prevent delays in commissioning or Customer handover.
  • Master turbine control, park-control, MFR, converters, grid quality, and compliance standards.​
  • Support in Project Phase during Grid Code Testing and handover process to customers and grid operators
  • Reduce risk, ensure escalation handling, and protect project timelines and reputations.



YOUR PROFILE

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field;
  • Proven experience in grid code compliance, power quality analysis, or grid integration;
  • Knowledge of grid requirements (e.g., FRT, GFM), turbine and park control systems, converters, and electrical networks;
  • Experience with power quality measurement and analysis tools (e.g., Elspec, FFT analysis);
  • Ability to interpret system behavior, identify root causes of disturbances, and define corrective actions;
  • Familiar with grid testing, commissioning processes, and interaction with grid operators;
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage complex technical issues and escalationsFluent in English (written and spoken);



WHAT WE OFFER

  • Central location, near public transportation (3 min to metro Via Rápida-Viso);
  • At the building, exists a caffeteria that offers 3 different dishes with a very reasonable price;
  • Our office is equiped with ergonomic work stations (yes, we have standing desk´s);
  • Coffee, water, tea, fruit, cookies, and chocolate is on us, too!
  • We have a remote friendly system. The current system is 3 days at the office, 2 days at home. And... we have Flexible Working Time Policy;
  • We offer you all the equipment to work from home (monitor´s, dockingstation, headphones, mouse and keyboard).
  • Team building events;
  • Private Health Insurance;
  • Nordex Cuida +: Enjoy six free appointments per year in psychology, nutrition, social support, finance, and legal advice.
  • 22 vacations days and Mardi gras, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are holidays to us. Ah...You can choose the Municipal Holiday that suits best for you!
  • Training & Learning Program (internal and external trainnings sessions);
  • Performance evaluation program every year!


OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

  1. CV Screening - We start by reviewing your CV — just a heads-up: we only evaluate applications/CV´s in English.
  2. Prescreening Call: If your profile matches, you might get a call from us, If you miss the call, no worries — we’ll follow up with an email too!
  3. Technical Interview;
  4. Cultural Interview;
  5. Offer;

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Nordex Group

About Nordex Group

The development, manufacture, project management and servicing of wind turbines in the onshore segment has been the core competence and passion of the Nordex Group and its more than 10,900 employees worldwide for 40 years.

As one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Nordex Group offers high-yield, cost-efficient wind turbines that enable long-term and economical power generation from wind energy in all geographical and climatic conditions. The focus is on turbines in the 3 to 7 MW class, and the Group’s comprehensive product portfolio offers individual solutions for both markets with limited space and regions with limited grid capacities. A global service network, of around 380 service points throughout 30 countries, delivers service quickly to keep our systems running smoothly. The Group covers the needs of all customer segments within the global wind market, from large energy suppliers to SMEs operating power plants. With more than 61 GW of installed capacity worldwide, Nordex Group systems deliver sustainable energy throughout more than 80 per cent of the world’s energy market (excluding China).

Nordex SE is listed on the TecDAX and MDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0D6554). The headoffice of the company, with the Management Board and central corporate functions, is located in Hamburg, while the legal entity is registered in Rostock. At production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the US, and India, the Nordex Group produces nacelles, rotor blades and concrete towers. The Group also maintains offices and branches in more than 30 countries.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Hamburg, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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