Senior Load Calculation Engineer for Grid Code and VPC Methods (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nordex Group in Madrid seeks a Senior Load Calculation Engineer to support the development of advanced load calculations and simulations. The role requires profound knowledge of wind-turbine theory, experience with simulation tools like Bladed and HAWC2, and an academic background in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and advanced English proficiency. The position involves travel and offers a diverse work environment.

Formación

• At least 8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced English level (C1-C2).
• Availability to travel.

Responsabilidades

• Support development of advanced methods for handling variable power modes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wind-turbine theory and grid-code requirements.
• Apply IEC 61400-1 load standards and prepare certification documentation.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of Bladed

Knowledge of Alaska

Knowledge of HAWC2

Knowledge of Python

Knowledge of MATLAB

Knowledge of global grid-code requirements

Educación

M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering

M.Sc. in Physics

Herramientas

Bladed

Alaska

HAWC2

Flex5

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

Senior Load Calculation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support development of advanced methods for handling variable power modes and Fault‑Right‑Through events through advanced load calculations, aeroelastic and multi‑body simulations, and certification activities.
• Demonstrate profound knowledge of wind‑turbine theory, global grid‑code requirements, and extensive experience with simulation and drivetrain modelling tools such as Alaska, Bladed, HAWC2, Simpack, or FAST.
• Apply IEC 61400‑1 load standards, contribute to product development, and prepare certification documentation.

Qualifications

• M.​Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Bladed, Alaska, HAWC2, Flex5, Python, MATLAB.
• At least 8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced English level (C1‑C2). Spanish and/or German are a plus.
• Availability to travel.

Benefits

• 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.