Structural Engineer - Concrete and Steel Structures (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; Madrid; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex SE in Madrid is seeking a Structural Engineer to act as a technical reference for assessing and solving structural challenges across our wind turbine fleet.

You will verify concrete and steel structures, collaborate with experts and suppliers, design tubular and hybrid towers, and deliver thorough calculations and reports. The role requires a Master’s in Civil Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and fluency in English; travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with IEC 61400-6, Eurocodes, Model Codes, DIBt guidelines.
• Experience with finite element analysis (Ansys, Abaqus).
• Understanding of bolted flange connections, pretensioning, and fatigue analysis.
• Advanced programming skills; Python is a strong asset.
• Strong communication and multicultural teamwork.
• Fluency in English; German and/or Spanish a plus.
• At least 5 years in similar engineering roles.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural verifications for concrete and steel tower structures.
• Collaborate with internal/external experts and suppliers as technical partner.
• Design and evaluate new tubular steel, concrete and hybrid towers and anchor cages.
• Prepare high-quality technical documents, reports, calculations.
• Lead root cause analyses for field issues and implement on site.
• Support efforts to reduce cost of energy and increase tower development productivity.
• Focus on lessons learned and standardization.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Abaqus

Python

Job description

Structural Engineer - Concrete and Steel Structures (m/f/d)

REQUISITION ID: 9377

LOCATION: Madrid, ES, 28001

YOUR TASKS:

In this role, you will become a technical reference in assessing and solving structural challenges within our wind turbine fleet.

• Performing structural verifications for concrete and steel structures within tower development projects
• Collaborating with internal and external experts and suppliers, acting as a technical partner to drive robust engineering solutions.
• Designing and evaluating new tubular steel, concrete and hybrid towers and anchor cages
• Preparing high‑quality technical documentation, including reports, calculations, and project deliverables aligned with our internal project management standards.
• Leading root cause analyses for field issues, identifying both causes and fast, cost‑effective solutions, and supporting their implementation on site.
• Engagement in reducing the "cost of energy" and increasing productivity in tower development
• Focus on lessons learned and continuous improvement of products and processes with standardization where possible

YOUR PROFILE:

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar*
• Solid knowledge of international standards such as IEC 61400‑6, Eurocodes, Model Codes, and DIBt guidelines
• Experience with finite element analysis (Ansys, Abaqus)
• Understanding of bolted flange connections, pretensioning systems, and fatigue analysis
• Advanced programming skills—Python is a strong asset
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Fluency in English; German and/or Spanish are a plus
• At least 5 years of experience in similar engineering roles
• Willingness to travel occasionally

For foreign qualifications, recognition as the corresponding Spanish qualification is required

* For foreign qualifications, recognition as the corresponding Spanish degree equivalency is required when applying.

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

*Some offers may varyby 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.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW 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 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees 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