At TenneT, we are looking for professionals who help shape the future of our electricity grid. We expect you to bring the right experience and skills to make a valuable contribution to our team and mission. What do you bring?

To truly make a difference in this role, you recognize yourself in the following competencies:

• Managing Complexity: Understanding complex, large volumes of and sometimes conflicting information, and using this to solve problems effectively.
• Decision Quality: Making sound decisions at the right time that help the organization continue to make progress.
• Delivering Results: Consistently achieving results, even under challenging circumstances.
• Organizational Awareness: Being able to comfortably navigate complex policies, processes, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Effective Communication: Developing and delivering various forms of communication that demonstrate a clear understanding of the unique needs of different target audiences.
• Planning and Aligning: Planning work and setting priorities to meet agreements related to organizational objectives.

Additional requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role and 5+ years of experience in large technical project environments.
• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with UAV-GC and Risk Based Contract Management is considered a strong advantage.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel within the Netherlands as required by the project.

How will you help power the Netherlands? As Sub Project Lead Civil Engineering – Onshore Converter, you are responsible for the civil engineering scope of two onshore HVDC converter stations: Doordewind Alpha and Doordewind Beta. Each station connects 2 GW of offshore wind energy to the Dutch 380 kV grid. Your work ensures that these assets are designed and realized safely, on time, and within budget.

In addition, you are responsible for:

• Safeguarding safety, quality, planning, risks and compliance – Ensure all civil engineering activities meet TenneT standards, guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Technical leadership within the civil scope – Review calculations, drawings, and reports and act as the primary technical point of contact.
• Coordination of engineering activities – Lead the internal engineering team and manage third-party interfaces within your scope.
• Stakeholder representation – Represent TenneT in engineering reviews, construction meetings, and discussions with contractors and partners.

You will join the Cluster Eemshaven team within Offshore Netherlands, working closely with project management, other discipline leads, contractors, and stakeholders. Together, you contribute to the successful delivery of the 2 GW program, a cornerstone of TenneT’s strategy to connect offshore wind energy to the Dutch grid.