Grid Code Test Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex Mediterranean region; Roma; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex SE is seeking an engineer to drive Grid Code compliance testing for wind farm projects. You will evaluate test data, support grid connection activities during sales and project phases, and review Nordex product capabilities to ensure compliance.

The role involves some travel to client sites (5-10%) and requires strong cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates hold an electrical engineering degree and have experience in Grid Code testing, data analysis, and international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or equivalent technical education.
• Experience with Grid Code testing for Wind Farm projects.
• Experience in data analysis and automation related to Grid Code.
• Good cross-cultural collaboration and team work across geographies.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Grid Code compliance tests for wind farm projects and document results.
• Support Grid Code compliance and grid connection during sales and project phases.
• Understand Nordex products to rate Grid Code compliance capabilities.
• Improve Grid Code compliance processes and assist with internal product specs.
• Maintain regular contact with clients' experts to discuss project-specific testing and solutions.
• Gain hands-on experience with wind farm controller projects.

Education

Electrical Engineering / Technical degree

Grid Code testing

Data analysis

Intercultural collaboration

English proficiency

Job description

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US?

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 engineer essential to deliver timely and effective support.

YOUR TASKS

• Having the mentality of a responsible engineer for Grid Code Compliance for Wind Farm projects, you will perform, evaluate and document Grid Code compliance tests and analyse test data.
• Support the Grid Code compliance and Grid connection within sales and project phase.
• Having a clear picture and deep understanding of the capabilities of the Nordex products to be able to rate Grid Code compliance.
• Optimise the processes within Grid Code compliance and review and support the development of internal product specifications for Grid Code compliance.
• Regular contact and communication to the clients' experts to elaborate project-specific testing and solutions.
• Gain experiences of windfarm controller projects

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or other equivalent technical education
• Experience in Grid Code Testing with Wind Farm projects and experience with test cases in Grid Code Testing Procedures.
• Good knowledge of Grid Code compliance on power plant level and software details to archive this. Ideally due to experience with a wind turbine OEM or similar.
• Experience with data analysis, tools and automation are valuable.
• Intercultural understanding and you thrive on working collaboratively with teams across functions and geographies.
• Fluent in English spoken and written. Spanish is a plus.
• Very good communication skills, strong planning- and organizational skills, you are proactive, assertive and a team player.
• Certificate to act as electrically skilled person
• Willingness to go on business trips (5-10%)

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• CV Screening - We start by reviewing your CV — just a heads-up: we only evaluate applications/CV´s in English.
• 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!
• Technical Interview;
• Cultural Interview;
• Offer;

Your Benefits

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

• 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.