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.
At TenneT, we seek professionals who contribute to the future of our energy grid. We expect you to bring the right experience and skills to make a valuable impact on our team and mission. What do you bring?
Your profile and background
At TenneT, we look for professionals who help shape the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to bring the right experience and mindset to contribute to our mission.
What do you bring?
• Analytical mindset – You enjoy solving technical challenges in a complex project environment
• Proactive and organised – You take initiative, work accurately and maintain high quality standards
• Strong communicator – You collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
In addition, you bring:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field
• Some experience or internships in electrical systems, control engineering, automation or high voltage environments
• Any experience with Control & Protection (commissioning, design, installation or testing) is a strong plus
• Good communication skills in English and comfortable working in an international environment
• A valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to obtain GWO and HUET certifications and to travel when required
This role is designed as a development track, offering guidance, training and hands on experience in Control & Protection, HV SCADA, HVDC system integration, primary and auxiliary systems, factory testing, site installation, offshore work and commissioning.
Your contribution to TenneT
How do you keep the Netherlands switched on? As Junior Sub Project Lead – Secondary Systems, you support the delivery of our 2GW HVDC projects, ensuring that the electricity grid remains reliable and future proof. You will develop expertise in Control & Protection and HV SCADA, while gaining broad exposure to primary and auxiliary systems. Step by step, you will grow into a full Sub Project Lead Secondary Systems.
You will be responsible for:
• Supporting the execution of HVDC projects with a focus on learning Control & Protection and HV SCADA
• Assisting with project planning, scheduling and risk related tasks
• Checking compliance and quality throughout all project phases
• Coordinating with internal teams and external contractors
• Participating in technical reviews, documentation work and project meetings
Additional responsibilities include maintaining project documentation according to contractual and regulatory requirements, supporting HSE tasks during design, construction, installation and commissioning, and building knowledge of primary systems, auxiliary systems and the full engineering and construction cycle.
You will join the HVDC & Platform Delivery within Large Project Offshore Netherlands team, consisting of around 15 enthusiastic colleagues working on the 2GW HVDC portfolio delivered by GE Seatrium. You will work closely with the project lead and collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Asset Management, as well as external partners including GE Seatrium and various suppliers. The team culture is collaborative, driven and supportive, with a strong focus on quality and innovation.
Your main work location is Arnhem (Rijnpoort), with approximately 20% travel within Europe (monthly) and occasionally outside Europe (every 3–6 months).
Our recruiting process
Our offer
Flexibility
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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. You will have room to grow your talent in an environment that supports your development.
We offer:
• A permanent contract with a two month probation period, based on 40 hours per week
• A salary in scale 8: €4,276 – €8,443 per month (full time), plus 8% holiday allowance and 6% end of year payment
• A solid pension scheme via ABP, with 70% of the premium paid by TenneT
• 43 days of leave per year (full time)
Flexible benefits:
• Hybrid working, including travel allowance, internet allowance and home office compensation
• Support for your vitality, including contributions to sports and health insurance
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy
We encourage initiative and welcome new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands stays powered and ready for the energy of tomorrow.
Apply now!
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of our team. Do you have questions about the role? Please contact Bianca Kreijger at bianca.kreijger@tennet.eu.
Together, we build a sustainable energy future.
The position may gets unpublished earlier, so don't hesitate to apply!
Salary
4276 € - 8443 €
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
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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