Sub Project Lead - HVDC Primary Systems

Join TenneT as a Sub Project Lead - HVDC Primary Systems

At TenneT, we seek professionals who contribute to the future of our energy grid. We expect you to bring the right experience and skills to make a valuable impact on our team and mission. The energy transition requires innovative technical solutions to ensure a stable and future-proof electricity grid. As Sub Project Lead - HVDC Primary Systems for our 2GW HVDC projects, your expertise will focus on successfully managing and supervising all site activities for the primary installations during the construction phase in compliance with requirements and contract, with an eye for time, quality, cost, and safety.

Your Profile and Background

We are looking for professionals who can contribute to the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to have the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and mission.

• Strong technical expertise in high-voltage systems, supported by a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive hands-on experience with HV installations and components such as transformers, GIS/AIS, converter valves, and harmonic filters.
• Skilled in managing engineering and commissioning activities, including participation in design reviews, FATs, inspections, and overseeing mechanical completion and (pre)commissioning processes on-site in line with industry standards and project specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in Dutch and English, enabling effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders in complex project environments.
• Structured and independent work approach, with strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset in handling technical decisions, deviation reports, and lessons learned.
• Flexible and mobile team player, able to work both onshore and offshore under DGMM regulations, with a high degree of assertiveness, self-initiative, and responsibility. Work first year in Arnhem, willingness to relocate for a few years on site in yard, Malaysia, Johor Bahru, then offshore and onshore at landstations.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with documentation review, technical reporting, and the preparation of handover and commissioning packages.

Your Contribution to TenneT

The Sub Project Lead - HVDC Primary Systems is managing the site activities for Primary installations during the construction phase of a 2GW platform and/or 2GW landstation. You ensure that the quality (including documentation, equipment, process robustness, etc.) meets all requirements (including contract, technical standard, and best practice). You're also responsible for ensuring decision-making with respect to technical questions and providing all relevant information required by the project management team.

The Sub Project Lead may be supported by a team of inspectors competent in your discipline. This role will be located in Arnhem for the first year, then you will go to the construction site/shipyard in Malaysia, Johor Bahru. You also will be working in one of the 2GW landstation sites in the Netherlands (Borssele, Geertruidenberg, or Eemshaven) and offshore during HVDC construction works.

You will report hierarchically/operationally to the Lead Site and functionally to the Lead Stations (or Project Lead HVDC).

• Participate in design reviews and witness FATs during the engineering and manufacturing phases, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and supporting TenneT’s quality management team in inspections at production facilities.
• Monitor on-site installation and mechanical completion activities of the HVDC contractor, ensuring work is performed according to approved method statements, installation drawings, and relevant ITPs and ITRs.
• Oversee and witness site (pre)commissioning activities, reviewing ITPs, verifying proper documentation of test results, and ensuring adherence to commissioning procedures and standards.
• Ensure SHE compliance and quality control, actively monitoring contractor performance, addressing deviations, and preparing decision proposals for technical queries and non-performance issues.
• Coordinate the technical handover process, including the preparation of documentation, evaluation of system readiness, and collection of lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain technical oversight of HVDC system components, including transformers, converter reactors, harmonic filters, GIS/AIS, converter valves, instrument transformers, bushings, and terminations.

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.

Payment & More We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus, and an excellent pension scheme.

Wellness Balance & Personal Growth 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 (organized training for different sports, competitions, and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club.

Technology & Innovation

• 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 and digital 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 talents in an environment that prioritizes growth. We believe in collaboration, forward-thinking, and innovation. Therefore, we offer:

• A temporary Dutch contract for 12 months with one month probation period and a consecutive contract will be indefinite, for 40 hours per week.
• A solid pension via ABP, with 70% of your premium paid by TenneT.
• 43 vacation days per year.
• During assignment abroad an expat policy might be applicable.
• All mentioned employment conditions apply to a full-time position unless otherwise stated.

We highly value a healthy work-life balance and your personal development. That’s why we offer flexible solutions such as:

• Hybrid working where possible, including an internet and home office allowance.
• Support for your well-being, including a contribution to a gym membership and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, ensuring continuous professional growth.

We encourage initiative and give you the space to bring new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands keeps moving forward and is prepared for the energy future.

About TenneT

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 kilometers of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighboring 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.