Senior Engineer (m/w/d) Load Calculation - Wind Turbine

Nordex SE; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading wind energy company in Germany seeks a Senior Load Calculation Engineer to join the Load & Site Assessment team. This role involves contributing to load calculations, developing new wind turbine methodologies, and innovating for better load assessments. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have over 5 years of experience in dynamic simulations and aerodynamic tools. The position offers flexible hours and a supportive work environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days vacation per year

Health benefits

Company pension scheme

Public transport subsidy

Qualifikationen

• Strong expertise in industry standards.
• Solid background in dynamic simulations.
• Experience in methodology development.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Aufgaben

• Support development of load approximation methodologies.
• Lead development of load calculation methodologies.
• Perform advanced load simulations.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing analyses.

Kenntnisse

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Expertise in IEC 61400-1

Experience with aerodynamic simulation tools

Dynamic simulations of mechanical systems

Software development or tool customization

Fluent in English

Spanish or German language skills

Ausbildung

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Bladed

Alaska

HawcStab

Flex5

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REQUISITION ID: 10790

LOCATION:

Hamburg, DE, 22419

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Load Calculation Engineer to join our international Load & Site Assessment team. In this role, you will contribute expert knowledge to site‑specific load calculations, support the development of new wind turbines, and drive innovation in methodologies and tools for fast load approximation and structural suitability simulations.

Your Tasks:

• Support the development of new fast load approximation methodologies in line with strategic business objectives.
• Lead the continuous development and refinement of load calculation methodologies and toolchains for wind resource and site‑specific suitability assessments.
• Identify and implement innovative, cost‑effective technical solutions within short timeframes.
• Perform advanced load simulations for class‑based and site‑specific conditions, including conceptual studies for new design approaches.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize controller functions and support component design.
• Plan and execute load assessment tasks for research, sales, and service‑related projects using advanced aero‑elastic simulation tools.
• Provide expert technical input to development projects by integrating real site‑specific load insights.
• Prepare clear technical reports and documentation summarizing analyses and results.
• Support certification processes and claims investigations with deep technical understanding.
• Contribute to project execution in line with Nordex project management standards.
• Lead or support root‑cause analyses related to methodology performance, toolchain behavior, or field‑related issues.

Your Profile:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Renewable Energy, or a similar field with a focus on dynamics, simulation, or structural mechanics (preferred).
• Strong expertise in industry standards, especially IEC 61400‑1.
• Extensive experience with advanced aerodynamic simulation tools (e.g., Bladed, Alaska, HawcStab, Flex5).
• Solid background in dynamic simulations of complex mechanical systems and fatigue analysis methodologies.
• Experience in methodology development and interpreting complex physical phenomena.
• Additional skills in software development or tool customization are considered an asset.
• Communicative, empathetic, and team‑oriented mindset; able to create a collaborative and motivating work atmosphere.
• Flexible, dynamic working style with a creative and analytical approach to solving technical challenges.
• Comfortable collaborating with international stakeholders across engineering hubs in Spain, Germany, and India.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with external partners such as certification bodies, research institutes, and consultants.
• Fluent in English; Spanish or German language skills are a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.

YOUR BENEFITS

#GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility: Work‑life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.

#CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.

#Health: Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full‑time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.

#OneCompany: Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

Some offers may vary by location.

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.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

In principle, employment is also possible on a part‑time basis.

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.