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Job Description

Keeping the Netherlands powered, that is our mission. As a Systems & Markets Expert, you help ensure that the electricity system remains future-proof. Together with your team, you work on the Control Room of the Future, innovative operational concepts, and market solutions that contribute to a reliable and sustainable energy system. Ready to make an impact? There’s no set closing date. We’ll close the vacancy once we’ve found the right candidate. As long as the position is still open on our website, you can apply. A cover letter is optional, but we recommend including one, as it helps us better understand your application. Your profile and background At TenneT, we seek professionals who contribute to the future of our electricity system. We expect you to bring the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and mission. What do you bring? A completed MSc- and/ or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a comparable field. Strong knowledge of electricity systems, TSO operations, and energy network technologies. Experience in developing operational concepts, methodologies, processes, and solutions for future energy systems. Experience with innovation management, proof-of-concepts, experimentation, pilot projects, and implementation programs. Interest/knowledge in digital transformation and data. Experience working in complex stakeholder environments on both national and international levels. Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Competencies Fostering Innovation – Driving and stimulating new ideas, experiments, and pilot initiatives, turning innovative concepts into practical solutions and successful implementation. Strategic Mindset – Translating future developments and long-term challenges into clear roadmaps, initiatives, and strategic choices that support the future of the electricity system. Business Insight – Understanding developments in the energy market and system operations and translating them into relevant opportunities, solutions, and improvements for TenneT. Your contribution to TenneT You will be responsible for strengthening and modernizing the electricity system, ensuring the Netherlands continues to have access to reliable and sustainable energy. Together with your colleagues, you’ll tackle existing and future operational challenges by identifying needs, developing solutions, and taking initiative for necessary developments. You promote innovation and propose improvements for system operations. Our team fosters a productive atmosphere, where innovation and collaboration are key. We are open-minded, like to work with engaged people, have a good sense of humor, and get our energy from complex concept development. You’ll build propositions and coalitions, developing ideas into implementation. This requires creativity and the drive to mobilize key stakeholders step by step, despite current and future uncertainties. Initiative, self-reliance, and the ability to collaborate in a complex environment with conflicting interests are essential. You Will Also Be Responsible For Analyzing future energy scenarios, system developments, and operational challenges, ensuring that innovative solutions address the future needs of the electricity system. Developing and structuring innovation use cases, operational concepts, and roadmap initiatives within the Control Room of the Future program. Aligning with internal and external stakeholders, including TSOs, DSOs, suppliers, project developers, and international partnerships. Managing and steering the innovation portfolio (mainly CRoF innovation, but could also include others), business case development, and funding initiatives. Translating operational system needs into technical and functional requirements for tools, solution architecture, and future control room capabilities. Leading and coordinating experimentation, pilot activities, proof-of-concepts, and innovation scaling initiatives. Our recruiting process 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. Details Payment & more Attractive Remuneration And Social Benefits We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus and excellent pension scheme. Details Wellness Balance & Personal Growth Health - your basis 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 (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club. Details Technology & Innovation Modern working environment Modern IT-tools Ergonomic workstations Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration Details This will be our challenge System Operations secures the reliability by continuity of transport services, system services and market facilitation 24/7. Our reliability ranks among the highest in the world. This can only be sustained if we are a well-designed process driven unit. Process management, development and continuous improvement of processes and systems is therefore relevant. Additional information What We Offer A permanent contract with a two-month probation period, based on 40 hours per week Salary in scale 18 – up to €11.156 per month (based on 40 hours), including annual bonuses and a 70% pension contribution. 30 vacation days per year. Flexible Benefits We value a healthy work-life balance and your personal development. That’s why we offer flexible options such as: Hybrid working, including an internet allowance of €32.50 and a home office allowance Support for your well-being, including contributions to a gym membership and health insurance Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, so you can continue to grow your knowledge and skills Apply Today and Join Our Team! You can apply in just a few seconds via our application form. Once we receive your application, we will review it and contact you as soon as possible. The selection process includes two interviews. A security screening is part of the process. Please note: If the vacancy is no longer visible on the website, it means the position is (temporarily) closed. Applications are only accepted via the website, not by email. For Questions About The Role, Please Contact Paul Pottuijt Head of Department System Operations Future Design [email protected] For Questions About The Recruitment Process, Please Contact Shannon Martina People Recruiter 06 - 41 86 52 58 Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. Salary 4816 € - 11156 € Diversity At TenneT, we strive to make our recruitment process as efficient and fair as possible. To support this, we use AI technology as a tool. Our AI solution helps us match applicants based on relevant job titles and skills. It is important to note that no fully automated decisions are ever made; every application is ultimately reviewed by a human recruiter. Our AI does not take personal data such as gender, age, ethnicity, or religion into account, ensuring that applicants are not disadvantaged or discriminated against based on these factors. If you have any questions or objections regarding the use of AI in our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. _______ TenneT keeps the Netherlands powered. We transport electricity 24/7 across the high-voltage grid, connect customers, and enable the energy transition by expanding the grid and using it more intelligently. Together with our partners, we work towards a reliable, affordable and resilient energy system. This is how we connect the Netherlands to a sustainable future. Connecting everyone to a brighter energy future.

Core Responsibilities

Analyze future energy scenarios and operational challenges, then develop innovation use cases, operational concepts, and roadmaps for the Control Room of the Future. Coordinate stakeholders, manage innovation portfolios and business cases, translate system needs into technical requirements, and lead pilots and implementation initiatives.

Requirements

A completed MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a comparable field is required, along with strong knowledge of electricity systems, TSO operations, and energy network technologies. Candidates should have experience developing operational concepts and managing innovation initiatives, be comfortable working with complex national and international stakeholders, and have excellent spoken and written English.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• 30 Vacation Days
• Hybrid Working
• Internet Allowance
• Home Office Allowance
• Gym Membership Contribution
• Health Insurance Contribution
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Sports Allowance