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At TenneT, we work every day on tomorrow’s electricity grid. We play a leading role in the energy transition and are rapidly expanding our offshore grid. As part of this ambition, TenneT is delivering the 2GW program, realizing multiple 2GW HVDC Grid Connection Systems that connect offshore wind farms in the North Sea to the Dutch electricity grid by 2031.For this program, we are looking for a Technical Specialist Electrical Systems who will contribute to the successful realization and operational readiness of our offshore grid infrastructure.
 

Your profile and background

At TenneT, we value professionals who take ownership, collaborate effectively, and contribute to a reliable and sustainable energy system. To truly make a difference in this role, you recognize yourself in the following competencies:

  • Managing Complexity: Understanding complex, large volumes of and sometimes conflicting information, and using this to solve problems effectively.
  • Decision Quality: Making sound decisions at the right time that enable the organization to continue moving forward.
  • Driving Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to achieve success.
  • Optimizing Work Processes: Knowing and applying the most effective and efficient processes to get work done, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
  • Organizational Awareness: Being able to comfortably navigate complex policies, processes, and people-related organizational dynamics.
  • Influencing: Using persuasive arguments to gain the support and commitment of others

This role falls within the Engineering Specialist job profile, ensuring clarity for both you and TenneT regarding the responsibilities, expectations, and growth opportunities associated with this position.

Your contribution to TenneT

As Technical Specialist Electrical Systems, you are responsible for steering the engineering and commissioning of the auxiliary electrical systems at the onshore converter station Maasvlakte, where the HVDC cable from the offshore platform is connected to the national grid. You ensure timely execution, technical compliance, quality, and safe delivery in accordance with TenneT standards. You work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and act as TenneT’s technical representative by witnessing and verifying the Contractor’s design, testing, installation, and (pre-)commissioning activities.

Your main responsibilities

  • Familiarize yourself in detail with the design of the auxiliary systems at the onshore converter station Maasvlakte, including HVAC, low-voltage distribution, UPS, fire detection, fire-fighting systems, lighting, lightning protection, earthing, and bonding.
  • Review technical documentation submitted by the Contractor.
  • Witness routine tests, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for auxiliary systems and related SCADA systems, ensuring quality control during the execution phase.
  • Document test results and manage deviations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable technical, regulatory, and TenneT standards.
  • Identify and manage technical and planning-related risks throughout the execution phase and escalate issues in a timely manner to the Contractor and TenneT project management.
  • Verify the Contractor’s testing and commissioning plans.
  • Witness commissioning activities to ensure delivery of a compliant and reliable grid connection.
  • Promote a safe working environment by ensuring adherence to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards throughout the project lifecycle.

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

Offshore is responsible for the development, construction, and management of the offshore electricity grid. With the North Sea as the green engine of the energy transition, Offshore plays a clear and vital role within TenneT’s organisational structure.

The Offshore division manages the entire lifecycle of all TenneT offshore installations, from development and realisation to maintenance and handover to the Operate division. A crucial task is the construction of 2 GW offshore ‘sockets’, which collect and transport generated wind energy to the mainland.

Additional information

TenneT gives you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. You’ll have room to develop your talents in an environment where your growth is a priority. 

We offer you:
  • A permanent contract with a two-month probation period based on 40 hours per week or year contract with the intention to be determined after 1 or 2 years. 
  • Market-conform salary in scale 8: €4151 to €8197 per month, excluding 8% holiday pay and a 6% year-end bonus, with 70% pension contribution.
  • Flexible benefits including hybrid working, travel allowance, internet reimbursement, and a home office allowance.
  • Support for wellbeing, including contributions to fitness membership and health insurance.
  • Development opportunities via the TenneT Academy.

Together, we ensure the Netherlands stays in motion and is ready for the energy of tomorrow.

For any questions about the vacancy, please contact edward.verkammen@tennet.eu

Together, we power the Netherlands!

 

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 keeps the Netherlands powered. We transport electricity 24/7 across the high-voltage grid, connect customers, and enable the energy transition by expanding the grid and using it more intelligently. Together with our partners, we work towards a reliable, affordable and resilient energy system. This is how we connect the Netherlands to a sustainable future.

Connecting everyone to a brighter energy future.