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At TenneT, we work every day on tomorrow’s electricity grid. Our goal? A reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system. As a Technical Specialist MTDC Design in the LionLink project team, you play a crucial role in realizing this ambition. Ready to make an impact?
 

Your profile and background

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

  • Educational background – BSc in Electrical Engineering, preferably MSc in Electrical Power Engineering.

  • Technical expertise – Strong understanding of power systems and power electronics, ideally HVDC systems and Multi-Terminal DC applications.

  • Professional experience – 2–5 years of relevant experience, ideally with HVDC systems.

  • Analytical skills – Experience with network calculation tools (ideally PSCAD and real-time simulation environments) and ability to solve complex technical problems.

  • Personal skills – Structured approach to work, strong quality awareness, eagerness to learn, and adaptability within large organizations.

  • Language skills – Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

  • Mobility – Willingness to travel (UK, Sweden) and valid driver’s license (Class B).

Your contribution to TenneT

How will you help power the Netherlands? As a Technical Specialist MTDC Design, you are responsible for managing and reviewing the technical details of the Multi-Terminal DC (MTDC) system within the LionLink project, a first-of-its-kind cross-border development between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

In addition, you are responsible for:

  • Technical review – Act as the main reviewer of contractor deliverables in HVDC system design and controls during the MTDC FEED and subsequent main MTDC contract.

  • Testing & validation – Witness factory acceptance tests of the contractor for functional and dynamic performance of the HVDC control & protection system and the Master Controller.

  • Requirement development – Collaborate with TenneT stakeholders (asset management, energy system planning, system operations) to develop detailed technical requirements for LionLink.

  • Grid compliance – Define and monitor the grid compliance trajectory for LionLink in alignment with all relevant parties.

You will join the HVDC team, consisting of [number] colleagues. Together, you work on the LionLink project, a pioneering step towards an integrated North Sea grid. Within our team, we foster a collaborative, innovative, and international environment, where technical excellence and teamwork go hand in hand.

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 enable the energy transition. At TenneT, you will have the space to develop your talent and work in an environment where your growth is central. 

We offer you:

  • A undetemined contract or year contract with the possibility of extension based on 40 hours per week
  • A salary in scale 9: € 4675 to € 9196 per month with 8% holiday allowance and 6% year-end bonus. Job grading is based on education, experience, knowledge and internal equity
  • A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
  • 43 vacation days per year.

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

  • Hybrid working, including travel, internet, and home office allowances.
  • Support for your vitality, with a contribution towards a gym membership and health insurance.
  • Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, so you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

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

 

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