Policy Advisor for Defence & Restoration

TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Policy Advisor Defence & Restoration at our location/s Arnhem who will contribute to this and might be you?

You have a master's degree in electrical engineering, with specialization in transmission systems or power electronics; You have knowledge of reactive power and voltage control and preferably also dynamic grid phenomena that may occur in the grid related to reactive power. You have strong analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities.

You have a proactive and results-oriented approach to your work, which inspires your colleagues to work together to achieve the best possible outcome. For this role, an excellent command of English and basic proficiency of Dutch are essential, both verbally and in writing

Keeping the Netherlands powered, that is our mission. As Policy Advisor for Defence & Restoration – Voltage Control , you contribute directly to the resilience, security, and restoration capability of the electricity system. Does it sound like the right challenge for you? 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 strongly recommend including one, as it helps us better understand your application.

Your role

You develop policies and frameworks that enable effective normal system control to avoid system disturbances, and policies to support large-scale restoration scenarios. You enrich the existing defense and restoration plan with policies for voltage collapse events, a lessons learned from the 2025 blackout in Spain and Portugal.

Working with internal and external stakeholders, you translate complex technical challenges into practical and understandable policies that strengthen system resilience and support compliance with European network codes. You will join the System Resilience Development team (12 colleagues), which is part of the broader System Resilience team (total of 27 colleagues), a collegial and international team with 12 lands of origin where collaboration, transparency and mutual support are key.

You will work closely with specialists across Grid Security to ensure that voltage management strategies remain effective in an increasingly complex power system. You are responsible for developing and maintaining policies related to voltage and reactive power control, including: Developing voltage control strategies for restoration following blackouts, and for Normal and Not Normal System States Assessing the interaction between active power disconnection schemes, such as Low Frequency Demand Disconnect (LFDD), and voltage deviations resulting from changing power flows Defining policies for reactive power control supporting voltage management, including procedures and triggers for activation of assets and system protection schemes against voltage collapse and deviation (NC ER Article 17 & 19. Developing reactive power control schemes for Low Voltage Demand Disconnection (LVDD) and blocking schemes for on-load tap changers Contributing to the continuous development of the Defense & Restoration Plan together with fellow Policy Advisors. Acting as a trusted advisor for internal stakeholders across System Resilience and Grid Security, and external parties such as the regulator and clients.

Operate is responsible for the end-to-end operation of the Dutch electricity grid and ensures security of supply, system stability, and market facilitation in the Netherlands and across Europe. Operate makes sure the lights stay on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their goal is to provide our customers tomorrow with the same reliability they enjoy today.

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. _______ 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.