TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Power Systems Engineer for Integrated DC Hub Planning and System Integrity in Multi-Terminal HVDC Planning at our location in Arnhem who will contribute to this and that might be you?
Your contribution to TenneT
You integrate multiterminal DC grids for the development of the future hybrid AC-DC grid and contribute significantly to the robustness of the green energy grid and the European energy transition.
Your tasks include the:
- Investigation and avoidance of interactions (AC/DC) in hybrid transmission networks.
- Analysis of system requirements for hybrid AC/DC transmission systems, taking into account the increased use of multi-terminal multi-vendor HVDC systems.
- Carrying out AC side network integration studies in the time and frequency domains to analyse robustness and interoperability.
- Conducting control and interaction studies (software in the loop and hardware in the loop).
- Evaluation of the interoperability of expandable multi-terminal multi-vendor HVDC systems in order to avoid AC-side interactions between HVDC systems and other grid connections.
- Participation in the coordination and testing of DC-side and AC-side control and protection concepts to avoid cascading faults.
- Providing functional requirements of multi-terminal HVDC systems at the AC-side grid connection point.
- Participation in the development of overall control concepts including offshore generation for voltage-impacting behaviour at the AC-side grid connection points onshore.
Your profile and background
- Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, preferably with a focus on electrical power engineering.
- Experience with network calculation tools, ideally PSCAD and PowerFactory.
- Professional experience in carrying out interaction studies and analysing power electronic actuators.
- In-depth knowledge of HVDC systems and VSC MMC technology.
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems.
- Structured approach to work, strong quality awareness.
- High level of creativity and initiative.
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to travel on business.
Our recruiting process
Our offer
This will be our challenge
Energy System Planning is a future-oriented unit, optimized to react to fast-changing external conditions. We develop a vision for a climate-neutral energy system of the future and how our onshore/offshore electricity system can adapt to these challenges in the smartest way.
Additional information
- The weekly working time is 40 hours.
- The position is unlimited.
- Job interviews for this position will be (partly) in English. Please send us your application document in English as well, included a motivation letter.
TenneT is a leading European grid operator committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition for a sustainable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build and operate an almost 25,000 kilometres long high and extra-high voltage grid in the Netherlands and Germany and are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, on land and at sea. Every day, our 7,400 employees give their best and ensure with responsibility, courage and networking that more than 43 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.
TenneT is an equal opportunity employer for ALL and is fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for recruitment, promotion and employment regardless of their ethnic origin, skin colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual identity, marital/family status.
Lighting the way ahead together
We are family friendly and flexible
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