Technical Specialist – HVDC Design, Controls & Grid Integration

TenneT is growing rapidly to realize its strategic ambitions and to drive the energy transition across Northwest Europe. As the Transmission System Operator of the Netherlands, we play a crucial role in connecting offshore wind energy to the onshore grid. Over the coming decade, an unprecedented amount of renewable energy must be integrated into the energy system — including both coastal and deep‑inland HVDC connections.

This role is for a Technical Specialist – HVDC Design, Controls & Grid Integration.

In this position, you support the HVDC Station Design, Controls & Grid Integration team with your technical expertise in HVDC system design, modelling, and grid integration. You act as a technical counterpart for suppliers, validate simulation outcomes, and contribute to system performance assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support two Sub‑Project Leads in day‑to‑day technical project activities.
• Review supplier documentation related to HVDC design, controls, protection, and grid integration.
• Reconfirm critical calculations, models, and simulation results.
• Contribute to modelling and validation of HVDC and offshore wind farm (OWF) systems in PSCAD, PSS/E, DigSILENT, or RTDS.
• Execute studies on HVDC system performance, converter dynamics, and grid‑forming behaviour.
• Support development and maintenance of simulation and control models for HVDC and OWF integration.

You are eager to deepen your knowledge in HVDC technology and grow toward independent technical ownership within the project.

What You Bring

• 2–10 years of relevant experience in HVDC, power systems, or grid integration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Understanding of VSC technology, HVDC station design, insulation coordination, control strategies, power system modelling, and performance studies.
• Experience with PSCAD (primary); experience with PSS/E, DigSILENT, or RTDS is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with grid‑forming concepts, multi‑terminal HVDC, or OWF integration is appreciated.

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Proactive attitude with strong interpersonal skills, independence, and assertiveness.

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.

• 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: €4276 to €8443 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.