TenneT

Are you ready to make an impact on a sustainable future? At TenneT, we are accelerating the energy transition with bold and innovative projects. 

As a Systems Engineer in our division Large Project Offshore Netherlands within the portfolio Petrofac Hitachi, you’ll play a key role in realizing Europe’s ambitious offshore energy goals. You’ll be part of a dynamic and international team Project Management Office (PMO) working on a portfolio of six 2GW HVDC platform projects—each critical to building a reliable and future-proof electricity grid and playing a key role in this vital challenge.

Your profile and background

At TenneT, we seek professionals who contribute to the future of our electricity 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?

• Systems Engineering Expertise: You have hands-on experience applying Systems Engineering according to ISO-15288 in technical (construction) projects. You are familiar with Relatics and have a strong affinity with change and contract management.
• Adaptability in Complex Environments: You thrive in fast-paced, challenging settings and are capable of delivering results under pressure. You are willing to work two days per week in Arnhem, embrace hybrid working, and are open to occasional travel.
• Strong Communication Skills: You communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken. Dutch language skills are preferred. You live in the Netherlands and are comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Key competencies:

• Coaching & Engagement: You know how to inspire and guide others in adopting new ways of working, especially in the context of Systems Engineering.
• Tactical Thinking & Practical Execution: You combine strategic insight with hands-on implementation, ensuring ideas are translated into action.
• Resilience & Drive: You remain focused and proactive in dynamic environments, contributing to progress even when challenges arise.

Your contribution to TenneT

As Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of Systems Engineering (SE) within the Petrofac Hitachi (PHE) portfolio. SE is a new approach for TenneT and its contractors, and your role is pivotal in embedding this methodology during the execution phase of our projects.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting the SE Manager with the implementation of Systems Engineering
• Reviewing SE plans, tools, and deliverables to assess quality and alignment
• Coaching and educating project team members on SE tasks and tooling
• Facilitating requirements and configuration management across the PHE portfolio
• Aligning SE processes with quality management activities such as inspections, testing, commissioning, and validation

You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, including consortium contractors. The wider project team consists of around 60 (technical) professionals, while your direct young and dynamic PMO team includes 15 professional colleagues from different nationalities and backgrounds, each with focus on his/her own discipline. With English as the project’s working language, you’ll be part of an international environment. The working atmosphere is open, collaborative, and supportive—with plenty of room to grow, learn, and make your mark.

In short: a challenging, diverse and dynamic role in a professional yet friendly team, where you’ll directly contribute to one of the biggest transitions of our time.

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 based on experience: scale 7 (€4,088–€7,230) or scale 8 (€4,151–€8,197)

• 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 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.

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 shape the future of energy? Apply today and become part of our mission to keep the Netherlands powered. For questions about the role, please contact Bianca Kreijger, bianca.kreijger@tennet.eu. 

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

 

Salary

4088 € - 7230 €

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