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Technical Specialist Cable Installation

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At TenneT, we work every day on tomorrow's electricity grid. Our goal? A reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system. As a Technical Specialist Cable Installation , you play a crucial role in realizing this ambition. Ready to make an impact?

Your role

How will you help power the Netherlands?

TenneT is growing rapidly to realize its strategic ambitions and plays a leading role in the energy transition. We are delivering multiple 2GW High Voltage DC (HVDC) Grid Connection Systems that will bring offshore wind power from the North Sea into the Dutch electricity grid up to 2031.

As a Technical Specialist Cable Installation , you contribute directly to these groundbreaking offshore projects. You support project teams with expert knowledge throughout all phases of the project. In addition, you are responsible for:

• Technical support during all project phases - Provide specialist expertise during initiation, tendering, execution, and maintenance for all offshore cable installation and cable protection matters.

• Industry knowledge & innovation - Stay up to date with offshore industry developments and represent TenneT in joint research initiatives (e.g., Joint Industry Projects).

• Building strong networks - Maintain internal and external professional networks to stimulate collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

• Lessons learned & continuous improvement - Actively gather insights from past projects to improve standards and processes across the 2GW program.

• Standards & requirements - Write, update, and maintain offshore cable installation and protection requirements together with specialists across the organisation.

You will join the Cable Engineering team, part of the Large Projects Offshore Netherlands unit, working with a group of highly skilled specialists dedicated to safe, innovative, and future-proof offshore grid development. Collaboration, expertise, and continuous improvement define our team culture.

Your profile & background

At TenneT, we look for professionals who help shape the future of our electricity grid. You combine strong analytical capabilities with hands-on offshore insight and a proactive mindset.

What do you bring?

• Academic working and thinking level with a Bachelor or Master's degree in Offshore Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering , or a comparable field.

• Hands-on offshore installation experience is a strong advantage.

• Experience with Orcaflex or similar FEM analysis software is a plus.

• Affinity or experience with offshore asset security is preferred.

• You are independent, proactive, and able to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to reflect on personal strengths and development areas.

• Fluent in English , both spoken and written. Dutch proficiency at B1 level is considered an advantage.

Working conditions

TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. At TenneT, you will have the space to develop your talent and work in an environment where your growth is central.

We offer you:

• A undetemined contract or year contract with the possibility of extension based on 40 hours per week
• A salary in scale 9: € 4675 to € 9196 per month with 8% holiday allowance and 6% year-end bonus. Job grading is based on education, experience, knowledge and internal equity
• A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 vacation days per year.

We highly value a good work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible solutions such as:

• Hybrid working, including travel, internet, and home office allowances.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution towards a gym membership and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, so you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

We encourage initiative and give you the space to come up with new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands remains in motion and is ready for the energy of tomorrow. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of our team!

The job interviews will be conducted in January 2026 and response to your application may take longer due to the holidays.

Your new place of work

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• The offer

  We will soon make you a great offer. You'll receive a salary proposal and an overview of our benefits package. Ready to sign?

• The screening

  With a signed employment contract in hand, there's one final step to take: the pre-employment screening. TenneT has a societal responsibility to keep the Netherlands powered 24/7. We must minimize the risks of disruptions as much as possible. Therefore, we require every employee to provide at least a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). If there are no objections to your appointment, nothing will stand in the way of your start. For certain positions, a VOG is not sufficient, and a more detailed screening will follow.

• Welcome to TenneT

  Once everything is finalized, you'll start your onboarding at TenneT on the first of the month. Two days with all your new colleagues to discover who TenneT is and how we work. You'll get to know all the ins & outs. After that, you'll continue your onboarding within your team. Welcome!

Your new colleagues

Coen van Woerkom

Recruiters

+31 (6) 42 97 25 59

Bianca Kreijger

+31 (6) 42 16 39 62

You are welcome as you are

Our vision on diversity & inclusion

At TenneT, your ideas help supply electricity to millions of people, across borders. You become part of a culture where we celebrate differences, nurture curiosity, and work together on tangible solutions for an inclusive (energy) future. This is how we build a resilient and sustainable energy system for everyone, every single day. And that's how we truly give strength to inclusion, diversity, and equality.

Technical Specialist Cable Installation

Locatie

Arnhem

Contracttype

Vast

Salaris

€ 4675 - 9196