Grid Code Engineer (m/f/d)

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US?

Shape the Future of Energy & Technology: Join a global team driving innovation in sustainable energy and digital transformation — your work will have real impact.

Grow Without Borders: Develop your skills in a multicultural environment with continuous learning, mobility opportunities, and support for your career journey.

Work Where You Thrive: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, inclusive culture, and a workplace designed for well-being — because we believe people perform best when they feel their best.

YOUR TASKS

• Develop and implement software solutions in SCADA and control systems and provide after-sales support for operational issues;
• Execute software updates, integrate new functionalities, and ensure compatibility with existing operational technology systems;
• Analyse national and international grid codes and translate requirements into technical specifications for design, control, and testing;
• Coordinate certification processes and ensure compliance with standards such as ENTSO-E, FGW, IEC, or BDEW;
• Perform system testing, validation, and performance evaluation using simulations, test data, and field measurements;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support projects in achieving grid-compliant system integration;
• Contribute to root cause analysis of technical issues and drive continuous improvement for SCADA and control systems;

YOUR TEAM IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE

As a Grid Code Engineer, you play a key role in ensuring grid conformity and advancing SCADA and control systems for renewable energy systems. You work closely with international teams and external stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions. Your contribution ensures reliable grid integration and safe operation of modern energy systems.

YOUR PROFILE

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Automation, or a comparable qualification;
• Experience in grid compliance, grid integration, or power systems analysis, preferably within renewable energy;
• Practical experience with SCADA systems, PLC/control technology, and industrial automation;
• Experience with simulation tools such as PSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or MATLAB/Simulink;
• Solid knowledge of international grid codes, certification processes, and medium-voltage technology
• Basic understanding of IT networks and communication protocols such as Profinet or Modbus TCP
• Proficiency in English — we’re not expecting Shakespeare, but you should feel comfortable speaking in interviews and daily meetings with international colleague

What We Offer

• Central location, near public transportation (5 min to metro Via Rápida-Viso by walk);
• Our office is equiped with ergonomic work stations (yes, we have standing desk´s);
• Coffee, water, tea, fruit, cookies, and sometimes chocolate is on us, too!
• We have a remote friendly system. The current system is 50/50. And... we have Flexible Working Time too.
• We offer you all the equipment to work from home (monitor´s, dockingstation, headphones, mouse and keyboard).
• Health Insurance;
• Nordex Cuida +: Enjoy six free appointments per year in psychology, nutrition, social support, finance, and legal advice.
• Mardi gras, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are holidays to us;
• Training & Learning Program (internal and external trainnings sessions);
• Performance evaluation Program every year!
• Team building events.

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 a Portuguese number (yes, that’s us 🇵🇹). If you miss the call, no worries — we’ll follow up with an email too!
• Technical Interview
• Cultural Interview
• Offer

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.