At TenneT, we are working on an energy supply that keeps the Netherlands moving. As an Technical Specialist Cable Installation, you will have a direct impact on the future of our electricity grid. You play a key role in implementing innovative and sustainable energy solutions that contribute to the energy transition. Together with your colleagues, you will work on large, innovative, and unique 2GW projects to ensure the Netherlands continues to have reliable and affordable energy. Thanks to your efforts, we ensure a stable electricity grid for today and tomorrow.
Your contribution to TenneT
As a Technical Specialist Cable Installation, you are responsible for providing technical support for offshore projects in the initiation, tender, and execution phases. Your expertise in offshore cable installation and burial ensures that the Netherlands can continue to rely on a secure and sustainable energy supply. In addition, you will be responsible for:
- Providing technical support for offshore projects - Advising and guiding projects on offshore cable installation and burial challenges, from design to execution.
- Driving innovation and research – Keeping up with the latest developments in the offshore industry and initiating research projects such as Joint Industry Research initiatives.
- Building and fostering collaboration – Maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote knowledge sharing and cooperation within the industry.
- Collecting and implementing lessons learned – Evaluating projects, gathering insights, and ensuring they are translated into improved processes and guidelines.
- Developing and maintaining technical requirements – Working closely with specialists within and outside the organization to ensure that offshore cable installation and burial standards remain up-to-date and applicable.
You will be part of the Engineering Services team within LON at TenneT, consisting of approximately 10 colleagues. Together, you will work on the large-scale 2GW platform projects, a crucial step in the energy transition and the development of a future-proof offshore energy supply for the Netherlands. Our team embraces a can-do mentality and a down-to-earth work environment, where getting things done is key. At the same time, there is always room for relaxation and a good laugh – because the best teams function with a healthy dose of humor.
Your profile and background
Academic profile
You demonstrate a high level of academic thinking, supported by your Bachelor or Master’s degree in Offshore Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a comparable field. This is reflected in your ability to analyze complex problems and develop solutions that support the successful execution of offshore projects.
Professional experience in offshore cable installation
Your extensive professional experience with offshore cable installation has equipped you with deep technical expertise, making you a reliable specialist in this area. This helps you identify, analyze, and resolve challenges related to cable installation and burial.
Hands-on offshore installation experience and Systems Engineering
Having hands-on experience in offshore installation and familiarity with Systems Engineering enables you to tackle challenges in offshore cable installation projects, ensuring that designs and processes are optimally executed. Your practical experience adds value to both project planning and execution phases.
You bring at least 3-5 years of experience in offshore engineering, with a specific focus on offshore cable installation, which is an asset in large-scale offshore projects. You also have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Offshore Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a comparable field, with relevant certifications or training strengthening your qualifications.
Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required for this position, as your work involves collaboration with international teams and stakeholders. Knowledge of Dutch is preferred, as it is beneficial for internal communication.
Our recruiting process
Our offer
We are family friendly and flexible
Health - your basis
Modern working environment
Attractive remuneration and social benefits
Personal development
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. Here, you’ll have the space to develop your talents and work in 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 in scale 9, ranging from €4675 to €9196 per month, with 8% holiday pay, 6% year-end bonus, and a 70% pension contribution.
- A solid pension through ABP: we cover 70% of your premium.
- 43 vacation days per year.
- All mentioned employment conditions apply to a full-time position unless stated otherwise
The position may gets unpublished earlier, so don't hesitate to apply!
For questions about the vacancy, please contact Edward Verkammen at edward.verkammen@tennet.eu.
Salary
4675 € - 9196 €
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
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