Technical Specialist Offshore Cable Installation

Introductie

At TenneT, we work every day on tomorrow’s electricity grid. Our goal? A reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system. As a Technical Specialist Offshore Cable Installation, you play a crucial role in realizing this ambition. Ready to make an impact?

Jouw rol

How will you help power the Netherlands? TenneT is growing rapidly to realize its strategic ambitions and plays a leading role in the energy transition. We are delivering multiple 2GW High Voltage DC (HVDC) Grid Connection Systems that will bring offshore wind power from the North Sea into the Dutch electricity grid up to 2031.

As a Technical Specialist Cable Offshore Installation, you contribute directly to these groundbreaking offshore projects. You support project teams with expert knowledge throughout all phases of the project. In addition, you are responsible for:

• Provide specialist expertise during initiation, tendering, execution, and maintenance for all offshore cable installation and cable protection matters.
• Stay up to date with offshore industry developments and represent TenneT in joint research initiatives (e.g., Joint Industry Projects).
• Maintain internal and external professional networks to stimulate collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Actively gather insights from past projects to improve standards and processes across the 2GW program.
• Write, update, and maintain offshore cable installation and protection requirements together with specialists across the organisation.

You will join the Cable Engineering team, part of the Large Projects Offshore Netherlands unit, working with a group of highly skilled specialists dedicated to safe, innovative, and future-proof offshore grid development. Collaboration, expertise, and continuous improvement define our team culture.

Waar kom je terecht

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.

Jouw profiel & achtergrond

At TenneT, we look for professionals who help shape the future of our electricity grid. You combine strong analytical capabilities with hands-on offshore insight and a proactive mindset. Affinity or experience with offshore asset security is preferred. What else do you bring?

Experience

• Academic working and thinking level with a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Offshore Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Hands-on offshore installation experience is a strong advantage.
• Experience with Orcaflex or similar FEM analysis software is a plus.

Competencies

• Managing Complexity: you navigate complex challenges and large volumes of sometimes conflicting information, translating them into clear, effective solutions.
• Decision Quality: you make strong, timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward, even in dynamic and uncertain environments.
• Driving Innovation: you introduce new and better ways of working and actively contribute to the organisation’s ongoing success and innovation.
• Optimising Work Processes: you understand what makes processes truly effective and efficient, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Organisational Savvy: you move confidently within a complex organisation and know how to work effectively with policies, processes, and people dynamics.
• Persuasion: you use compelling arguments to influence others, build commitment, and create broad support for shared goals.

You are fluent in English, both spoken and written. Dutch proficiency at B1 level is considered an advantage.

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. At TenneT, you will have the space to develop your talent and work in an environment where your growth is central.

We offer you:

• A undetemined contract or year contract with the possibility of extension based on 40 hours per week
• A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 vacation days per year.
• Hybrid working, including travel, internet, and home office allowances.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution towards a gym membership and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, so you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

We encourage initiative and give you the space to come up with new ideas.