Senior Load Calculation Engineer – Grid Code, VPC Methods

Nordex Group

Senior Load Calculation Engineer at Nordex, supporting advanced methods for handling variable power modes and participating in certification activities. Requires expertise in wind turbine theory and simulation tools.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeMadrid • 🇪🇸 SpainSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support for development of advanced methods for handling variable power modes and Fault-Right-Through events by 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
Applying IEC 61400 ‑ 1 load standards, contributing to product development, and preparing certification documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

M. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or similar
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

Comp & perks

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you: *Some offers may vary by location

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Hard Skills & Tools

load calculationsaeroelastic simulationsmulti-body simulationssimulation modellingdrivetrain modellingPythonMATLAB

Soft Skills

advanced Englishcommunication

Certifications

M. Sc. in Mechanical EngineeringM. Sc. in Aerospace EngineeringM. Sc. in Physics