Systems Engineer

Join TenneT as a Systems Engineer in the Large Projects Offshore Netherlands – Project Management Office (LON-PMO)

At TenneT, we seek professionals who contribute to the future of our energy grid. As a Systems Engineer within the Large Projects Offshore Netherlands – Project Management Office (LON-PMO), you’ll play a key role in embedding Systems Engineering (SE) into the daily work of internal stakeholders within the 2GW program. You’ll act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for SE within designated workstreams and help drive the adoption of SE practices across the organization. Ready to make an impact?

Your Role

How do you keep the Netherlands powered? As a Systems Engineer, you are responsible for integrating Systems Engineering into the daily operations of the 2GW program. You will:

• Serve as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for Systems Engineering on behalf of the 2GW Program for the different workstreams.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with workstream leads, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with SE principles and processes.
• Provide guidance and support to workstreams in adhering to 2GW standards, methodologies, and processes.
• Collaborate with requirement owners and stakeholders to validate and verify the correctness and completeness of requirements within the library.
• Ensure that requirement owners have access to the necessary tools and resources to perform validations effectively.
• Design, deploy, and manage servers, storage, and network infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Automate routine tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Document system configurations and procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members.

You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders across various workstreams and be part of a team of five Systems Engineers. The atmosphere is collaborative and focused on innovation, with a shared mission to embed SE as a standard across the program.

You’ll be part of the Information Management team within PMO, reporting to the Lead Information Management and working from our Arnhem Rijnpoort office. Together with four other Systems Engineers, you’ll support the transition to SE as a standard way of working.

Your Profile & Background

At TenneT, we seek professionals who contribute to the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to bring the right experience and mindset to make a valuable impact.

What do you bring?

• Educational background: MSc in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a relevant field. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is also considered.
• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of ISO 15288. INCOSE Certification (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP) is a strong advantage. Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, and virtualization technologies.
• Experience: Proven experience in guiding and advising project teams. Familiarity with Requirements Management software tools and SE processes such as Requirements Engineering, Verification and Validation, and System Analysis. Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or similar role.

Competencies:

• A proactive, hands-on mindset and strong communication skills.
• A collaborative team player open to feedback and eager to grow professionally.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to analyze complex situations and deliver practical solutions.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Fluency in English is required for this position, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

TenneT gives 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. We offer a working environment where your growth is central.

• A permanent contract with a two-month probation period.
• A salary in scale 8: €4,151 to €8,197 per month, including 8% holiday allowance, 6% year-end bonus, and 70% pension contribution.
• A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 days of leave per year (based on full-time employment).

Flexible benefits:

• Hybrid working, including travel, internet, and home office allowances.
• Support for your vitality, including contributions to sports memberships and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy.

We encourage initiative and welcome new ideas. Together, we ensure the Netherlands stays powered and ready for the energy of tomorrow.