Lighting the way ahead together
We are committed 24/7, 365 days a year to ensuring a safe and reliable supply of electricity, now and in the future. This is the world of TenneT. As a leading European grid operator, we design, build, maintain, and operate the high-voltage grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, playing a key role in the energy transition. With 23,500 kilometers of high-voltage connections on land and at sea and nearly 5,000 employees, we ensure the daily power supply for more than 42 million end users. TenneT has so many innovative projects planned now and in the coming years that we are always looking for driven professionals.
Project Systems Engineering Advisor
Large Projects Offshore (LPO): Based on the Energy agreement, where the targets and intentions for the transition to a more renewable energy supply are set, the Roadmap Offshore wind energy 2030 and the ambition to realise additional windcapacity prior to 2030 a roll-out strategy is being prepared for the medium term, including the IJmuiden Ver (DC) projects. This results in a commitment for TenneT to realise at least 2x (with potential up to 5) 2GW HVDC Grid Connection Systems which bring the power from offshore wind-farms in the North sea to the Dutch electricity grid to be commissioned between 2028 – 2030.
Your role
As a Project Systems Engineering Advisor at TenneT, you play a vital role in supporting the Systems Engineering Manager within a specific Portfolio or Cluster by facilitating the implementation of Systems Engineering practices across various projects.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include collaborating with project teams to integrate systematic processes from requirements gathering to validation, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. U biedt begeleiding bij risicobeheer, helpt bij documentatie en bevordert de communicatie tussen belanghebbenden om projectdoelstellingen op één lijn te brengen. Daarnaast draagt u bij aan initiatieven voor continue verbetering door feedback te verzamelen en verbeteringen aan te bevelen, zodat projecten efficiënt worden geleverd en voldoen aan zowel technische als wettelijke vereisten.
Main tasks
– Support the Systems Engineering Manager in implementing Systems Engineering methodologies across projects.
– Provide expert guidance on SE processes, best practices, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 15288).
– Review and assess contractual documents and technical deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance.
– Facilitate Requirements Management and Change Management processes, ensuring traceability and alignment with project goals.
– Initiate, test, and validate process and tool improvements, including developments in Relatics and other SE-related tools.
– Organize and lead Systems Engineering training sessions, fostering knowledge-sharing and best practice adoption within teams.
– Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in Systems Engineering applications.
Additional information
The workplace for this position is Arnhem Rijnpoort, with the expectation that the candidate will be at the headquarters in Arnhem at least twice a week. Meetings take place every Monday and Wednesday.
Availability
It is important that the candidate is available for the entire requested period in the application.
Eisen
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum of three years of experience applying Systems Engineering during the design and execution phases (strong requirement).
- Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering standards, including ISO 15288, the INCOSE Handbook, and sector-specific standards (strong requirement).
- User familiarity with Relatics (strong requirement).
- A proactive and energetic mindset, taking responsibility for tasks while contributing positively to the team (strong requirement).
- Minimum of three years of experience working with contractors, with an understanding of how to encourage effective collaboration.
- Fluency in English is required; Dutch language skills are an advantage.
- The candidate has a valid identification document (a passport or ID card), which can be presented for verification at the intake and on the contract start date.
- It is important that the candidate is available for the entire requested period in the application.
Wensen
- Ability to engage and inspire others, fostering interest and promoting a culture of learning.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.