Senior Grid Engineer

Join Nordex as a Senior Grid Engineer in Melbourne, Australia. Lead technical interactions with clients and ensure compliance with the Australian grid code for wind energy projects. Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Become a Senior Grid Engineer with Nordex in Melbourne, Australia, and lead technical interactions with clients, grid operators, and internal teams. Ensure compliance with the Australian grid code for wind energy projects while analyzing grid code requirements and supporting clients through the connection application process. Enjoy the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Nordex

Company Overview

Name

Nordex SE

Headquarters

Hamburg, Germany

Founded

1985

Size

Over 10,900 employees worldwide (Source: linkedin.com). Revenue of over 5.7 billion euros in 2023 (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com).

What They Do

Nordex focuses exclusively on onshore wind turbines in the 4 to 6 MW+ class. The company develops, manufactures, installs, and maintains these turbines through integrated processes that include design, precision engineering, rotor blade and tower production, logistics, turnkey installation, and complete lifecycle maintenance (Source: windindustry-in-germany.com). The core platform Delta4000, introduced in 2017 with the N149/4.X, offers flexible power ratings (4-6 MW) and rotor diameters of up to 175 meters. This platform is optimized for various wind conditions and extreme climates (Source: nordex-online.com). The products cater to various customer segments, including utilities, independent power producers, and community wind projects, providing tailored solutions for site-restricted or grid-limited locations with lifespans of up to 35 years.

Projects & Track Record

In Germany, Nordex has commissioned 8,653 MW of onshore wind power plants, with 4,946 MW under construction, including the first wind farm in Hamburg featuring N27/150 turbines that have been operational for over 32 years (Source: nordex-online.com). A prototype of the N175/6.X on a 179 m high hybrid tower in Santow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is in pre-series, with installation scheduled for September 2025 and commissioning between October 2025 and January 2026 (Source: nordex-online.com). Globally, Nordex supplies over 52 GW of installed turbines in 85% of markets outside China, with about 1 GW in Canada, including the N163/5.X, N163/6.X, and N175/6.X cold climate models (Source: windindustry-in-germany.com). Key customers include Bürgerwind Hollich GmbH & Co. KG and Energieversorgung Mittelrhein (evm), who engage in long-term partnerships for turnkey projects and maintenance.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Nordex secured significant contracts in Germany, including 107 MW repowering in North Rhine-Westphalia for Bürgerwind Hollich with 12 N163/6.X on 164 m high hybrid towers (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com). Additional contracts include 21 MW from BMR energy solutions for the "Heinz" site and 77 MW for the Schneifelhöhe wind farm (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com). Milestones include the commissioning of 2,202.2 MW in Germany in the first half of 2025 and the launch of series production of hybrid towers in April 2025 (Source: nordex-online.com). The merger with Acciona Windpower in 2016 remains a key expansion, with no further acquisitions or funding rounds mentioned in the latest sources.

Working There

Nordex employs over 10,900 people in various fields, including development, production, project management, installation, logistics, sales, and service (Source: nordex-online.com). The company culture emphasizes decentralized regional operations for customer proximity and continuous training for technicians to global standards. Training is provided through the Nordex Academy, which includes GWO certifications and practical training on Delta4000 simulators (Source: nordex-online.com). Hiring occurs at the locations in Hamburg and Rostock as well as in production facilities in several countries, with increasing demand for installation and service technicians in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com).

Contact

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Last updated on 2025-12-26 | Report an issue

As part of our growth, we are looking for a Senior Grid Engineer to lead technical interactions with clients, grid operators, and internal teams, ensuring compliance with the Australian grid code and the electrical stability of our wind energy projects.

Your Tasks

Analyze and Prepare grid code requirements, comment on AEMO Western Power and TransPower grid code rules changes
Create the tests procedures for the grid code test requirements as basis for grid code approvals
Analyze the grid code compliance with Power System Engineering Software
Support Clients and Consultants through the grid connection application process and assist with the negotiation of generator performance standards, and final connection agreement
Represent the Nordex Grid Code solutions in front of utilities and customers
Check, comment on grid connection requirements in Contracts
Follow up the compliance of Nordex existing wind farms during operation
Conduct and report on power quality assessments on WTG and wind farm PoC to ensure compliance to Australian Standards, Generator Performance Standards and connection agreements
Provide scope of works and specifications for any reactive plant to be installed on projects to ensure compliance with connection agreement
Assist in the development of scope of works and interface requirements for energy hub projects (wind, solar battery)

Your Profile

Experience in grid integration roles preferably within renewable sector
1-3 Years of experience in power system studies ideally within the NEM
Experience working with electrical simulation software - PSCAD experience is a must, PSSE in addition would be advantageous
Electrical Engineering Degree with a focus on Power System Engineering or Control System Engineering
Experience with Power Systems Analysis software: Digsilent/Powerfactory, PSCAD and or Siemens PSSE

Your Benefits

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

At Nordex, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, religions and backgrounds to apply for our open positions.