Are you a recent graduate and eager to kick-start your career in the energy sector? TenneT’s 18-month traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to have an impact on the energy transition while gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments. With a tailored development plan, job rotations and exposure to innovative projects, this traineeship is a fast track to exciting positions at TenneT!
Your contribution to TenneT
The best way to start your career in the energy sector is starting the International Trainee Program at TenneT. In this program you get the chance to work in different fields of interest, work on your personal growth and development, get to know TenneT from various positions and make an impact in the energy transition. Our recipe for the program is as follows:
- Our 18-month, individually tailored entry and development program offers you a chance to drive your own career across three key areas: Energy Systems & Markets, Building & Maintaining, or Enabling the Business. Together, we will design your path, allowing you to navigate through various departments, locations, and even countries. Whether you choose to focus on technical innovation, operational excellence, or business enablement, you set your own goals and priorities as you shape your future at TenneT.
- As a trainee, you will take on meaningful and responsible projects that directly contribute to the energy system of the future. You will not just observe; you will actively tackle challenges such as designing a carbon-neutral energy grid, managing grid congestions, or finding solutions to accelerate and optimize grid expansion. These assignments give you the chance to make a tangible difference in today’s energy transition.
- With TenneT’s wide range of departments and international presence, you’ll gain a holistic understanding of the energy sector. You will have the flexibility to explore different areas of the company, such as project management, engineering, or market design, and build a broad network. Our program also opens doors for international rotations, either within TenneT or with one of our European partners, giving you an unparalleled learning experience across borders.
- Our traineeship is all about personal growth, but also about collective learning. Throughout your traineeship, you will engage with your fellow trainees, collaborate on cross-functional projects, and participate in knowledge-sharing events. From day one, you will be part of a community, learning from experienced colleagues, and challenging each other to grow both personally and professionally.
- As a trainee, you will work at the heart of the energy transition, operating the high-voltage transmission grid that powers millions of homes and businesses. In this role, you will collaborate with national and international partners to integrate renewable energy, ensuring a sustainable and secure energy future. Your work will directly contribute to the innovation and stability of the energy system as we move towards a carbon-neutral future.
Jouw profiel en achtergrond
- Educational Background – You have recently completed a university degree in a relevant field and are eager to start your career in the energy sector.
- Interest in the Energy Transition – You are passionate about the challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition and are motivated to contribute to the future of sustainable energy systems.
- Open-minded and Curious – You are excited about learning various aspects of TenneT’s operations, from technical innovations to societal and environmental issues, and are ready to take on cross-functional roles.
- Language skills – English on professional level is essential, and you are motivated to learn Dutch.
- Flexibility and Mobility – You are comfortable with working at various TenneT locations and are open to travel for work, both within the Netherlands and internationally.
- Relevant Experience – Previous experience in internships, vocational training, or part-time work in a relevant field is a plus, as it will help you hit the ground running during your traineeship.
Ons recruitment process
Our offer role
This will be our challenge
With the TenneT International Trainee Program we want to help TenneT meet the challenges of the future and drive forward the energy transition. With our trainee program we offer the opportunity to talented future leaders and specialists to develop and grow, to prepare for a permanent position within TenneT.
Persoonlijke informatie
- The traineeship begins with your first assignment in April 2025.
- You will work a 40-hour week, providing you with full-time exposure to TenneT’s dynamic environment.
- The program includes a temporary contract for 18 months, giving you the time to explore various roles and grow within the company.
- Job interviews for this position will be conducted partly in English, reflecting the international nature of the role.
- Selected candidates will be asked to submit an application video and will be invited for job interviews, scheduled for January 2025.
To apply, submit your resume and motivation letter before 16 December 2024.
Salary
3879 € - 7660 €
AI and more about TenneT
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
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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
Wij zijn familievriendelijk en flexibel
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