Internship: Communication & Change Support – PM Toolbox

TenneT

At TenneT, as an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to become an active part of our team from day one. We are looking for a passionate student at our location in Arnhem who will contribute to our daily work. The Project Management Office (PMO) within the 2GW program is responsible for defining and implementing standardized project management practices across all Dutch 2GW projects. One of our key initiatives in the upcoming half year is the finalisation and rollout of the PM Toolbox_Baseline – a comprehensive set of standards, tools, and processes that will support consistent and high-quality project delivery. This is your chance to contribute to a high-impact initiative while developing your skills in communication, change, and project environments.

Your profile and background

• Is currently studying (e.g., communication, business, change management, or a related field).
• Has excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Is proactive, independent, and eager to learn.
• Enjoys writing, storytelling, and translating complex topics into clear and engaging content.
• Has an interest in organizational change and internal communication.
• Is comfortable working in a hybrid environment (home and Arnhem office).

Your contribution to TenneT

Join our team and help bring change to life across the organization! As our Communications & Change Intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic environment where your ideas and input truly matter. You’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting exciting projects that improve how we work and connect with each other. During your internship, you’ll get to:

• Write internal news and updates that make complex topics clear and engaging.
• Help design e-learning modules and communication materials like visuals, presentations, and FAQs.
• Support the organization of roadshows and workshops that bring people together and spark change.

You’ll also work closely with colleagues from the PMO and various project teams, giving you a great opportunity to build your network and learn from experienced professionals. If you're creative, proactive, and eager to learn, this is the perfect place to grow your skills and have real impact.

Our offer

• Flexibility for better work-life balance We understand that you need flexibility in order to find the balance between University and work. To organize your work individually, we offer flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options.
• 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.
• 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).
• Modern working environment
• • Modern IT-tools
  • Ergonomic workstations
  • Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration

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’ll work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. You’ll have the space to develop your talents. We believe in collaboration, forward thinking, and innovation. That’s why we offer you:

• A monthly allowance of €400.
• Travel expense reimbursement and work-from-home reimbursement.
• Hybrid working: we love to work at the office, but working remote is also possible.
• Guidance throughout your internship assignment.
• A TenneT laptop to use during your internship.

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 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

Recruiter

Erik Wagemaker
Erik.Wagemaker@tennet.eu

Fachlicher Ansprechpartner
Toon.vanden.Bos@tennet.eu