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Do you want to contribute to a reliable and future-proof high-voltage grid? And do you enjoy working with the latest technologies and innovations in overhead connections? Then the role of Maintenance Engineer at TenneT is tailor-made for you.
 

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.

What do you bring?

  • Strong analytical thinking: You assess risks, evaluate data, and optimize processes with precision.

  • Collaboration and coordination: You work effectively across departments and stakeholder levels.

  • Improvement mindset: You continuously seek better ways of working and share lessons learned.

  • Working and thinking at HBO level or higher in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Proficiency in SAP (S/4HANA) and CMMS tools.

  • Knowledge of asset management principles and maintenance workflows.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, job plans, and asset data.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Experience in technical or infrastructure-related environments is a plus.

  • Fluent in Dutch and English, both verbal and written.

Your contribution to TenneT

How will you help power the Netherlands? As a Maintenance Engineer, you are responsible for developing and optimizing maintenance engineering plans that enable reliable execution of recurring maintenance across TenneT’s Dutch grid. Your work supports a sustainable and efficient energy system. In addition, you are responsible for:

Maintenance Planning

  • Develop and implement maintenance engineering plans based on maintenance concepts and asset strategies.

  • Generate and manage preventive maintenance work orders and activity lists.

  • Create year plans and cost forecasts for cyclic work and investments.

  • Update plans based on conflicts between critical maintenance activities in collaboration with operations.

Continuous Improvement

  • Conduct lessons learned sessions and integrate insights into planning processes.

  • Support continuous development and optimization of maintenance strategies, concepts, and repair planning.

  • Coordinate change requests to maintenance plans and act as gatekeeper for implementation.

  • Analyze past maintenance campaigns to generate actionable forecasts.

  • Ensure compliance with TenneT’s Safety Leadership mindset and safety, health, and environmental standards.

Operational Support & Data Management

  • Serve as the single point of contact (SPoC) for maintenance-related inquiries.

  • Ensure adherence to TenneT's maintenance execution standards and cycles.

  • Interface with SAP (S/4HANA) and CMMS systems to structure asset data and work orders.

  • Collaborate on digital initiatives such as SAM integration and process harmonization.

You will be part of the Maintenance Engineering team led by Alexander Sanders van Well, within the Gridfield Operation Netherlands division (GON). The team works closely with Asset Management, Technical Specialists, Operations and Maintenance Execution Areas to ensure effective and reliable maintenance practices.

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

Grid Field Operations is executing Field Operations, Maintenance and (Baseload) Projects. We ensure the integrity and safety of our assets entrusted to us, while also ensuring their maximum availability. We make sure that the onshore grids of TenneT is reliable in Germany and the Netherlands.

Additional information

  • TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you’ll work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. At TenneT, you are encouraged to grow and develop in an environment that puts your development first.

    We offer:

    • A permanent contract with a two-month probationary period or 1 year contract with the intention for a permanent contract based on a 40-hour work week;

    • A salary in grade 8, ranging from €4,151 to €8,197 per month, plus 8% holiday allowance and a 6% year-end bonus;

    • A solid pension scheme via ABP, with TenneT covering 70% of the premium;

    • 43 vacation days per year.

    All employment conditions mentioned apply to a full-time contract unless stated otherwise.

    We encourage initiative and give you the freedom to bring new ideas to the table. Together we keep the Netherlands moving and prepare for the energy of tomorrow.

    Ready to make an impact?
    Apply today and become part of our team!

  • The first online interviews for this position are scheduled to take place on Monday 18, Tuesday 19 or Wednesday 20 August.

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.