Asset Specialist Offshore Cables HVDC

Keeping the Netherlands powered—that is our mission. As an Asset Specialist Offshore Cable High Voltage Direct Current, you ensure that the electricity grid remains future‑proof. Together with your team, you work on our new offshore cables for our new built platforms and landstations. (2GW Program). As an experienced Asset specialist HVDC cables you will have the focus on electrical, thermal and mechanical features of our HVDC power cables.

As an experienced Asset Specialist HVDC cables, you contribute directly to all the functional aspects of the cables and accessories within the groundbreaking DC transmission system. Working within our offshore project delivery unit, you are the technical specialist for HVDC cable systems. You support project teams throughout all phases of the project.

Starting from cable route investigation, the preliminary design and prototyping of the cable, up to manufacturing and installation of the complete cable system – all the steps will require your input and attention. In particular: •Technical support regarding electrical, thermal and mechanical aspects the HVDC cables – Provide specialist expertise during initiation, tendering, production and installation of the cable system.

•Industry knowledge & innovation – Stay up to date with HVDC technology and industry developments. •Building strong networks – Maintain internal and external professional networks to stimulate collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing. •Review technical queries, variations, non-conformities raised by contractors and advise project teams on technical risks and acceptance criteria.

•Lessons learned & continuous improvement – Actively gather insights from past projects to improve standards and processes across the HVDC projects. •Standards & requirements –Update, and maintain HVDC cable specification and requirements together with specialists across the organisation.

This position requires a pragmatic working and thinking manner and a relevant university degree (Master/Bachelor) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems and Control or HV Distribution. You have extensive experience with high-voltage cable systems. preferably HVDC subsea and/or land cable projects. Strong understanding or proven work experience (6+ years) in the discipline of power cables.

Areas related to electrical and mechanical design, ampacity calculations, manufacturing, testing and commissioning are of relevance for our team. You show independence, initiative, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. This is for you just as natural as strong communication skills Experience working with TSO's, utilities, EPC contractors or cable manufacturers or with off/onshore energy infrastructure projects.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinairy and (inter) national teams. You are willing to travel internationally and have a valid driver’s license. You are expected to work at the Arnhem office when needed and as a minimum 2 days a week.

Offshore is verantwoordelijk voor de ontwikkeling, realisatie en het beheer van het offshore elektriciteitsnet. Met de Noordzee als groene motor van de energietransitie vervult Offshore een duidelijke en belangrijke rol binnen de organisatiestructuur van TenneT. De Offshore-divisie beheert de volledige levenscyclus van alle offshore-installaties van TenneT: van ontwikkeling en realisatie tot onderhoud en overdracht aan de Operate-divisie.

Een cruciale taak hierbij is de bouw van 2 GW ‘offshore stopcontacten’, die opgewekte windenergie verzamelen en transporteren naar het vasteland.

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. With us, you will have the space to develop your talents and work in an environment where your growth is central.

We encourage initiative and give you the freedom to come up with new ideas. We offer you:

Bij TenneT willen we ons wervingsproces zo efficiënt en eerlijk mogelijk maken. Daarom gebruiken we AI-technologie als hulpmiddel. Onze AI-tool helpt ons sollicitanten te matchen op basis van relevante functietitels en vaardigheden. Het is belangrijk om te weten dat er nooit volledig geautomatiseerde beslissingen worden genomen; elke sollicitatie wordt uiteindelijk beoordeeld door een menselijke recruiter.

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Samen met partners werken we aan een betrouwbaar, betaalbaar en weerbaar energiesysteem. Zo verbinden we Nederland met een duurzame toekomst.