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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.

You bring:

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a comparable engineering discipline.

  • Strong knowledge of and experience with power distribution systems, HVAC, and other building-related and auxiliary electrical systems.

  • Understanding of DCS systems and PLC-controlled auxiliary systems and their integration with SCADA.

  • Experience with engineering, construction, testing, and commissioning of complex infrastructure or energy projects.

  • A proactive, enthusiastic, and responsible attitude with a strong sense of ownership.

  • Assertiveness, initiative, independence, and strong communication skills, combined with the ability to work well in a team.

  • The ability to coordinate on a technical level with internal stakeholders (e.g. System Operations, Asset Management, Operations & Maintenance) and external parties.

  • Fluency in both Dutch and English, verbally and in writing.

  • A valid driver’s license, as regular travel to project locations is required. The working location is on average 3–4 days per week at the Maasvlakte converter station and 1 day per week in Arnhem.

  • Willingness to work in a UAV-GC contract environment, where the Contractor is responsible for engineering and commissioning and TenneT’s role is to witness and verify the Contractor’s activities.

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

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

Shape Our offer
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.

Together, we power the Netherlands!

 

Salary

4151 € - 8197 €

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