Technical Specialist Auxiliary Automation

The energy transition requires smart and decisive professionals. Within our Offshore Delivery team, we work every day on realizing reliable and future-proof offshore grid connections, ensuring that renewable energy generated at sea can be safely integrated into the Dutch electricity network. Are you ready to contribute as an Technical Specialist Auxiliary Automation?

Your profile and background

What do you bring?

At TenneT, we are looking for professionals who contribute to a successful and future-proof energy system. We expect you to bring the right combination of technical expertise, collaboration skills, and a proactive mindset.

Therefore, We Ask For

• A completed Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrable experience with industrial automation, auxiliary systems, control systems, SCADA environments, or comparable technical installations.
• Experience reviewing engineering documentation and participating in testing and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of offshore, energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects is considered an advantage.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
  
  

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

• Analytical Thinking: You quickly understand complex technical challenges and identify practical, sustainable solutions.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with contractors, suppliers, project teams, and stakeholders in an international environment.
• Quality Focus: You maintain high standards and ensure technical solutions consistently meet safety, quality, and performance requirements.
  
  

This role falls within the Technical Specialist function profile, providing clarity regarding responsibilities, development opportunities, and professional growth.

Your contribution to TenneT

How do you help keep the Netherlands powered?

As a Technical Specialist Auxiliary Automation, you are responsible for ensuring that auxiliary automation systems are designed, delivered, tested, and commissioned in accordance with TenneT’s technical requirements. By safeguarding quality throughout the project lifecycle, you contribute directly to the reliability, safety, and availability of critical offshore transmission infrastructure.

You will be part of the Offshore division, working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, suppliers, and engineering specialists across Europe.

In Addition, Your Responsibilities Include

• Reviewing technical designs and documentation to ensure automation and auxiliary systems comply with TenneT standards, project specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Supporting suppliers and contractors during engineering and execution phases, providing technical guidance and ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinating and witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), ensuring systems perform according to specifications before handover.
• Managing technical interfaces between automation systems and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration across offshore platforms and onshore assets.
• Identifying, assessing, and resolving technical issues and risks, contributing to successful project delivery within agreed quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Contributing specialist knowledge throughout the entire project lifecycle, from engineering and procurement to testing, commissioning, and handover.
  
  

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.

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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.

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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.

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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
  
  

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This will be our challenge

Offshore is responsible for the development, construction, and management of the offshore electricity grid. With the North Sea as the green engine of the energy transition, Offshore plays a clear and vital role within TenneT’s organisational structure.

The Offshore division manages the entire lifecycle of all TenneT offshore installations, from development and realisation to maintenance and handover to the Operate division. A crucial task is the construction of 2 GW offshore ‘sockets’, which collect and transport generated wind energy to the mainland.

Additional information

TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute directly to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition.

We Offer

• A permanent contract with a two-month probation period based on 40 hours per week.
• A salary in Scale 8, ranging from €4,276 to €8,443 gross per month, supplemented by 8% holiday allowance, 6% year-end payment, and a 70% employer pension contribution.
• A solid pension scheme through ABP.
• 43 vacation days per year.
• All employment conditions apply to a full-time position unless stated otherwise.
  
  

We highly value a healthy work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements, including commuting, internet, and home-office allowances.
• Support for your wellbeing through contributions towards sports memberships and health insurance.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities through the TenneT Academy.
• A collaborative and international working environment where initiative, ownership, and innovation are encouraged.
  
  

The position may gets unpublished earlier, so don't hesitate to apply!

Salary

4276 € - 8443 €

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 sollicitatie@tennet.eu.

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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.