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Grid Code Compliance Engineer (m/f/d)

REQUISITION ID:  12616
LOCATION: 

Porto, PT, 4100-246

DEPARTMENT:  Engineering

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.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.

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