Policy Advisor for Defence & Restoration

Introductie

TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Policy Advisor Defence & Restoration at our location/s Arnhem who will contribute to this and might be you?

• Location: Arnhem MCE
• Contract type: Vast
• Contract form: Medewerker

Jouw rol

Keeping the Netherlands powered, that is our mission. As Policy Advisor for Defence & Restoration – Voltage Control, you contribute directly to the resilience, security, and restoration capability of the electricity system. Does it sound like the right challenge for you?

You develop policies and frameworks that enable effective normal system control to avoid system disturbances, and policies to support large-scale restoration scenarios. You enrich the existing defense and restoration plan with policies for voltage collapse events, a lessons learned from the 2025 blackout in Spain and Portugal. Working with internal and external stakeholders, you translate complex technical challenges into practical and understandable policies that strengthen system resilience and support compliance with European network codes.

You will join the System Resilience Development team (12 colleagues), which is part of the broader System Resilience team (total of 27 colleagues), a collegial and international team with 12 lands of origin where collaboration, transparency and mutual support are key. You will work closely with specialists across Grid Security to ensure that voltage management strategies remain effective in an increasingly complex power system.

You are responsible for developing and maintaining policies related to voltage and reactive power control, including:

• Developing voltage control strategies for restoration following blackouts, and for Normal and Not Normal System States
• Assessing the interaction between active power disconnection schemes, such as Low Frequency Demand Disconnect (LFDD), and voltage deviations resulting from changing power flows
• Defining policies for reactive power control supporting voltage management, including procedures and triggers for activation of assets and system protection schemes against voltage collapse and deviation (NC ER Article 17 & 19)
• Developing reactive power control schemes for Low Voltage Demand Disconnection (LVDD) and blocking schemes for on-load tap changers
• Contributing to the continuous development of the Defense & Restoration Plan together with fellow Policy Advisors.
• Acting as a trusted advisor for internal stakeholders across System Resilience and Grid Security, and external parties such as the regulator and clients.

Waar kom je terecht

Operate is responsible for the end-to-end operation of the Dutch electricity grid and ensures security of supply, system stability, and market facilitation in the Netherlands and across Europe. Operate makes sure the lights stay on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their goal is to provide our customers tomorrow with the same reliability they enjoy today.

Jouw profiel & achtergrond

• You have a master's degree in electrical engineering, with specialization in transmission systems or power electronics;
• You have knowledge of reactive power and voltage control and preferably also dynamic grid phenomena that may occur in the grid related to reactive power.
• You have strong analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• You have a proactive and results-oriented approach to your work, which inspires your colleagues to work together to achieve the best possible outcome.
• For this role, an excellent command of English and basic proficiency of Dutch are essential, both verbally and in writing

TenneT requires from every employee minimally a Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag. For some functions a VOG is not sufficient and an extensive screening, such as an AIVD, follows. You can only start when the screening(s) have been successfully completed.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

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 in scale 9: €4.816 - €9.472,- gross per month.
• 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.
• Hybrid working where possible, 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.

All mentioned employment conditions apply to a full-time, 40 hours, position unless otherwise stated.