Grid Code Certification Engineer

Grid Code Certification Engineer | Remote, Germany | Permanent

Turn complex grid rules into the certificates that get wind turbines connected across Europe.

About the Company

Our client is a globally recognized leader in wind turbine manufacturing, with a significant installed fleet across multiple continents and a robust European order book. They combine deep engineering expertise with the scale and resources to offer long-term career growth opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

Every wind turbine connecting to a European grid needs proof it will behave when the network asks. This role owns that proof, steering certification of turbine electrical systems across Germany and other European markets, from home with one in-person team day a month. Ideal for an electrical engineer who loves the detail and can hold a technical position with a certifier.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Grid Code Certification Engineer to join a leading global wind turbine manufacturer. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring wind turbines meet the necessary grid connection standards across Europe. Working remotely from anywhere in Germany, you will collaborate with a specialist international team and contribute to the energy transition by enabling the connection of renewable energy systems to the grid.

Key Responsibilities

As a Grid Code Certification Engineer, you will:

• Lead the certification process for turbine electrical systems in Germany and other European markets, including Poland, Spain, and France.
• Prepare, review, and submit certification evidence, such as measurement reports, manufacturer declarations, and model documentation.
• Act as the technical counterpart to external certification bodies, aligning on requirements and confidently defending technical positions.
• Interpret national and international grid connection standards and assess compliance across the product range.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and testing specialists across multiple countries.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal certification workflows and technical reference materials.

Qualifications

Essential Skills:

• A degree in electrical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electrical certification, ideally grid code or unit certification for generation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of German and international grid connection rules.
• Fluency in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A clear, persuasive technical communicator who thrives on precise, analytical work.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with a wind turbine or inverter manufacturer, or at a certification body.
• Familiarity with standards such as VDE-AR-N 4110/4120, FGW TR3, TR4, TR8, and the European network code for generators.
• Exposure to certification requirements in Poland, Spain, or France.

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation package tailored for experienced certification engineers.
• Comprehensive benefits program to support your professional and personal well-being.
• Flexible remote working arrangement from anywhere in Germany, with one in-person team meeting per month.
• Opportunity to work in a specialist international team, ensuring you are never the lone expert.
• The chance to make a tangible impact by enabling the connection of renewable energy systems to the grid.
• Clear career progression opportunities into senior technical, compliance, or leadership roles.

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If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation. We specialize in energy recruitment, ensuring you receive an honest perspective on the role and the market. Let’s move forward together in shaping the future of renewable energy.