Sub Project Lead commissioning HVDC Secundary Systems

Join TenneT as a Sub Project Lead Commissioning HVDC Secondary Systems

At TenneT, we work every day on tomorrow’s electricity grid. Our goal? A reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system. As a Sub Project Lead Commissioning HVDC Secondary Systems in the Engineering Services team within Large Projects Offshore Netherlands, you play a crucial role in realizing this ambition. Ready to make an impact?

TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. Through our 2GW program, TenneT is developing multiple High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) grid connection systems that bring power from offshore wind farms in the North Sea to the Dutch electricity grid — a vital step toward achieving national sustainability goals.

As Sub Project Lead Commissioning HVDC Secondary Systems, you manage site activities for the secondary systems during the construction phase of the 2GW land station in Borssele (Netherlands). You ensure that all technical, quality, and safety requirements are met and that commissioning activities are executed according to contract, standards, and best practices.

You will report hierarchically to the Lead Integration and Commissioning within the Engineering and Services department, and functionally to the Sub Project Lead HVDC Land Station and Commissioning Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Commissioning of HVDC Secondary Systems, including 66kV Control and Protection, HVDC Control and Protection, HV HMI/SCADA, Wind Farm Interfaces, Auxiliary Transformers, Low Voltage Installations, and Converter Cooling Systems.
• Participation in engineering and manufacturing phases – actively join design review meetings, witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and inspect quality documentation.
• On-site monitoring – oversee installation and mechanical completion activities, ensuring compliance with installation drawings, method statements, and test plans (ITPs/ITRs).
• Quality assurance – review and verify all site-related technical documentation and commissioning results, and ensure proper recordkeeping.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (SHE) – monitor contractors’ adherence to SHE standards on site.
• Reporting and decision support – prepare progress updates, deviation reports, and technical decision proposals together with the core HVDC team.
• Handover management – coordinate system handover preparation, collect lessons learned, and support continuous improvement of TenneT’s technical and project handover standards.

This position requires frequent on-site presence at Borssele, combined with collaboration and coordination activities from the Arnhem office.

What do you bring?

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field.
• Proven experience in HV systems and a strong affinity with secondary systems (control, protection, and SCADA).
• Knowledge of commissioning processes and quality standards in large technical infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (business level).
• Confident use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A structured, independent, and proactive working style.
• Strong sense of responsibility, assertiveness, and mobility.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work both at the Arnhem office and the Borssele land station during construction and commissioning activities.

Shape 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.

We offer you:

• 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: €4151 to €8197 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.

Together, we power the Netherlands!