At TenneT, we work every day on tomorrow's electricity grid. Our goal? A reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system. As a Sub Project Lead Civil Engineering - Onshore Converter, you play a crucial role in delivering large-scale infrastructure that enables the energy transition. Ready to make an impact?

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?

To truly make a difference in this role, you recognize yourself in the following competencies:

• Managing Complexity: Understanding complex, large volumes of and sometimes conflicting information, and using this to solve problems effectively.
• Decision Quality: Making sound decisions at the right time that help the organization continue to make progress.
• Delivering Results: Consistently achieving results, even under challenging circumstances.
• Organizational Awareness: Being able to comfortably navigate complex policies, processes, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Effective Communication: Developing and delivering various forms of communication that demonstrate a clear understanding of the unique needs of different target audiences.
• Planning and Aligning: Planning work and setting priorities to meet agreements related to organizational objectives.

Additional requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role and 5+ years of experience in large technical project environments.
• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering .
• Experience with UAV-GC and Risk Based Contract Management is considered a strong advantage.
• Fluency in Dutch and English , both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel within the Netherlands as required by the project.

This role falls within the Project Delivery & Execution - Project Manager job profile, ensuring clarity for both you and TenneT regarding the responsibilities, expectations, and growth opportunities associated with this position.

Your contribution to TenneT

How will you help power the Netherlands? As Sub Project Lead Civil Engineering - Onshore Converter , you are responsible for the civil engineering scope of two onshore HVDC converter stations: Doordewind Alpha and Doordewind Beta . Each station connects 2 GW of offshore wind energy to the Dutch 380 kV grid. Your work ensures that these assets are designed and realized safely, on time, and within budget.

In addition, you are responsible for:

• Safeguarding safety, quality, planning, risks and compliance - Ensure all civil engineering activities meet TenneT standards, guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Technical leadership within the civil scope - Review calculations, drawings, and reports and act as the primary technical point of contact.
• Coordination of engineering activities - Lead the internal engineering team and manage third-party interfaces within your scope.
• Stakeholder representation - Represent TenneT in engineering reviews, construction meetings, and discussions with contractors and partners.

You will join the Cluster Eemshaven team within Offshore Netherlands , working closely with project management, other discipline leads, contractors, and stakeholders. Together, you contribute to the successful delivery of the 2 GW program , a cornerstone of TenneT's strategy to connect offshore wind energy to the Dutch grid.

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

Offshore is responsible for the development, construction, and management of the offshore electricity grid. With the North Sea as the green engine of the energy transition, Offshore plays a clear and vital role within TenneT's organisational structure.

The Offshore division manages the entire lifecycle of all TenneT offshore installations, from development and realisation to maintenance and handover to the Operate division. A crucial task is the construction of 2 GW offshore 'sockets', which collect and transport generated wind energy to the mainland.

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 make the energy transition possible. You will have the space to develop your talent in an environment that puts your growth at the center. We believe in collaboration, forward thinking, and innovation.

Flexible Conditions
We value a healthy work-life balance and your personal development. That's why we offer flexible benefits such as:

• Hybrid working, including an internet allowance of €32.50 and a home-office allowance.
• Support for your vitality, with contributions towards a gym membership and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, so you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

Apply today and become part of our team!
You can apply in just a few clicks through our online form. Once we receive your application, we will review it and contact you as soon as possible.
The process consists of two interviews, and a security screening is part of the procedure.
Finally, if the vacancy is no longer listed on our website, it means the position has (temporarily) closed. Applications can only be submitted through the website, not by email.

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

Salary

4816 € - 9472 €

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.

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.