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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

We look for professionals who contribute to the future of our electricity grid and bring the right expertise to strengthen our mission.

What do you bring?
• Strong stakeholder management & influencing skills: Able to represent engineering interests within a clear governance structure.
• Coordination & assurance: Proven ability to supervise complex technical execution environments.
• Structured, decisive, pragmatic working style: Especially under dynamic site conditions.

Additionally, you have:
• A Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering, Automation or Control Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in complex infrastructure, heavy industry, utility or offshore projects.
• Demonstrable experience with Automation, SCADA, Instrumentation and Low Voltage systems.
• Experience with FAT, integrated system testing and commissioning coordination.
• Experience in international contractor environments or manufacturing yards (strong preference).
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary interfaces, including HVDC, telecom, protection and platform systems.
• Capability to represent engineering interests during construction and integration phases.
• Occupational medical suitability for offshore assignments.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Willingness and ability to fully relocate to Batam, Indonesia, for at least two years or longer.
• Willingness to join offshore installation and commissioning campaigns.

EU-passport holders can apply, due to (visa) laws and regulations.


Your contribution to TenneT


How do you keep the Netherlands powered? 
As a Sub Project Lead – Platform Automation, you will play a key role in the realization of offshore stations within several Grid Connection Systems (GCS) assigned to the contractor portfolio. Each GCS transports 2 GW of offshore wind energy to shore. You ensure that system integration is carried out safely, on time, with high quality and cost effectiveness.

You will be part of the core project team and work closely with subsystem project leads to ensure correct execution of your scope. You report to the HVDC Automation Lead.
You are responsible for coordinating and supervising delivery of:
• Automation and SCADA systems – including system integration and performance requirements.
• Instrumentation systems – ensuring alignment with platform functionality.
• Low Voltage control and distribution systems – from engineering to installation.
• Industrial networks and Operational Support Systems – ensuring robust and secure operation.
• Interfaces with HVDC control, protection, telecom and platform systems – to guarantee integrated end to end system functionality.

Additional responsibilities include:
• Reviewing and challenging the contractor’s system architecture and technical documentation.
• Managing multidisciplinary interfaces with HVDC control, protection, telecom and IT/OT domains.
• Defining FAT strategy, integrated testing philosophy and commissioning approach.
• Supporting preparation of contractual documentation and technical acceptance criteria.
• Preparing the yard phase by aligning scopes, interfaces and execution planning.

Phase 1 – Engineering & preparation (Arnhem, Netherlands)
During the initial year, your focus is on engineering coordination, execution readiness, internal alignment and defining acceptance criteria across disciplines.

Phase 2 – Yard execution, integration & commissioning (Batam, Indonesia)
After relocation to Batam, the role shifts to execution driven delivery. You will represent TenneT on site during:
• Manufacturing and system integration
• Construction and installation of Automation, Instrumentation and Low Voltage systems
• Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and integrated FAT
• System integration testing
• Pre commissioning and commissioning
• Interface coordination between automation systems and platform installation
• Offshore installation and commissioning campaigns (when required)

International assignment
This role requires full relocation to Batam, Indonesia for a minimum of two years.
This is not a commuting role; long term on site presence is mandatory.

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. We provide an environment where your growth is central.

We offer you:

 * A permanent contract with a two-month probation period, based on 40 hours per week.
 * A salary in scale 9: €4.816 to €9.472 per month.
 * 43 vacation days per year.
 * A solid pension via ABP: TenneT pays 70% of your premium.
 * Additional benefits such as health insurance, internet, and sports compensation.

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, while in the Netherlands, 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.

During the assignment period in Indonesia, Batam, an expat policy will be applicable


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.

Apply Now!
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.

Together, we build a sustainable energy future!

The position may gets unpublished earlier, so don't hesitate to apply!
 

Salary

4816 € - 9472 €

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