TenneT

The energy transition requires innovative technical solutions to ensure a stable and future-proof electricity grid. As Sub Project Lead - Secondary Systems for our 2GW HVDC projects, your expertise will focus on ensuring the successful integration of Control & Protection and HV SCADA into the overall grid infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on timely, high-quality, and cost-effective execution.

Your profile and background

At TenneT, we are looking for professionals who can contribute to the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to have the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and mission.

What do you bring?

• Solution-oriented mindset: A strong problem solver, capable of managing multiple technical interfaces and ensuring smooth collaboration between stakeholders and contractors, with resilience and ability to handle pressure within a dynamic fast-paced, complex project environment, 
• Attention to detail: Ensuring the integration of secondary systems is executed with high standards of quality and within time. 
• Strong communication skills: Clear and effective communication with stakeholders to keep them updated on project progress and challenges, strong focus on maintaining high standards of quality and safety..
• You have at least 5 years of relevant global project execution experience in executing complex HVDC projects, specializing in Secondary Systems, including Control & Protection and HV SCADA.
• A BSc in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
• You have strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and risk management, and possess a valid driving license, GWO, and HUET certifications (or willingness to complete them) and willingness to travel globally.  
• Fluency in English is required for this position, both written and spoken.

Your contribution to TenneT

How do you help keep the Netherlands running? As Sub Project Lead - Secondary Systems, you will oversee the integration of Control & Protection and HV SCADA systems into the grid infrastructure. You make a key contribution to deliver the HVDC systems on time. 

Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Executing HVDC projects with a focus on integrating Control & Protection and HV SCADA systems into the overall grid infrastructure.
• Managing project planning, scheduling, and risk management, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
• Ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards from design to commissioning.
• Facilitating coordination between internal teams and contractors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Acting as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear updates on project progress, milestones, and technical challenges.
• Identifying and addressing technical and commercial interfaces to streamline project delivery.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, ensuring alignment with contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Promoting a safe working environment by ensuring adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work within the Large Projects Offshore Netherlands (LON) team, which plays a key role in the energy transition by developing offshore grid connections. Within our team, you will experience a collaborative atmosphere where innovation and teamwork are at the core of everything we do.

Our recruiting process

Our offer

Flexibility

We are family friendly and flexible

 

Flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organize your work individually. Our external partners also provide you with support services for various phases of life - for example, in matters relating to household services or care and career.

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Payment & more

Attractive remuneration and social benefits

 

We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus and excellent pension scheme.

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Wellness Balance & Personal Growth

Health - your basis

 

Because we think it is important that you are healthy and feel good, we offer all kinds of great extras: we provide various opportunities to work out via our Always Energy program which offers a wide range of opportunities to indulge in sports (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club.

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Technology & Innovation

Modern working environment

• Modern IT-tools
• Ergonomic workstations
• Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration

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This will be our challenge

Large Projects Offshore is a key contributor to the energy transition. The Unit is responsible for the current and future development of the offshore grid as a whole and subsequently for the development and realization of the DC interconnectors and the Offshore Wind Farm grid connections in both the German and Dutch sectors of the North Sea.

Additional information

TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that make the energy transition possible. We provide you with the space to develop your talents and work in an environment where your growth is central. We offer:

• A permanent contract with a two-month probation period, based on 40 hours per week.
• A salary in grade 9: €4.675 to €9.196,- per month, with additional benefits such as health insurance, internet, and sport compensation.
• 43 vacation days per year.

All mentioned employment conditions apply to a full-time position unless otherwise stated.

We value a good work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible solutions such as:

• Hybrid working, including an internet and home office allowance.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution to a sports subscription and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through TenneT’s training programs to continue expanding your knowledge and skills.

We encourage initiative and give you the space to bring new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands remains in motion and ready for the energy of tomorrow. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of our team!

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Bianca Kreijger, Recruiter | People & Talent Acquisition at Bianca.Kreijger@tennet.eu or +31 6 4216 3962.

Salary

4675 € - 9196 €

Diversity

Since we use AI as part of our recruiting process, we would like to create transparency and clarity at this point. The AI serves exclusively as a supporting and recommending tool to make our processes even faster and more efficient. At no time are automated decisions made.
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TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future – more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international onshore and offshore electricity grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.2 billion and a total asset value of EUR 45 billion. Every day our 8,300 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people.

Lighting the way ahead together