Renewable energy jobs at RTE

RTE’s project portfolio focuses on network reinforcement and connections, with major achievements such as the connection of the Fécamp offshore wind farm, the first of its kind in Normandy, with a capacity of 500 MW, equivalent to the domestic consumption of 770,000 people (source: rte-france.com). RTE also successfully completed the IFA 2 interconnection between France and England, in partnership with National Grid, to support growing cross-border electricity exchanges (source: rte-france.com). In 2025, work began in the industrial-port areas of Dunkirk and Le Havre as part of a large connection program (source: rte-france.com). The 2025 investment plan includes restructuring the Neste valley network, creating the "Les Iles" substation, and reinforcing the Champagnier-Cordéac line (source: rte-france.com). RTE also has a strong track record of interconnections with Ireland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and the UK, and has connected nine offshore wind farms, including three floating pilot projects, on schedule (source: rte-france.com).

In March 2026, RTE published its 2025 annual results, announcing €3.346 billion in investments, a 29% increase compared to 2024, and revenue of €6.658 billion, up 20% year-on-year (source: rte-france.com). Over 200 electrification projects in heavy industry and data centers have already secured network access, representing a combined capacity of 33 GW (source: rte-france.com). In July 2025, RTE and Nexans launched an industrial recycling line for aluminum from transmission cables, capable of processing 600 tons of aluminum per year from 1,000 tons of cables, a first in France for this type of equipment (source: nexans.fr). In February 2025, RTE presented its SDDR 2025 strategic orientations, focused on climate adaptation, network reinforcement, and supporting electrification (source: rte-france.com). In September 2025, RTE awarded Eiffage the contract to build offshore electrical platforms for the offshore wind projects in South Brittany, South Narbonne-Hérault, and the Gulf of Fos (source: rte-france.com).

At RTE, most positions are technical and operational, covering network engineering, project management, system operation, maintenance, digital and telecom systems, procurement, finance, as well as environmental and industrial partnerships (source: rte-france.com). Major infrastructure projects, industrial connections, offshore projects, and cross-border interconnections offer numerous opportunities throughout France (source: rte-france.com). The company culture is characterized by long-term project management, system reliability, neutrality, and large-scale coordination with public authorities, industrial clients, equipment suppliers, and foreign network operators (source: rte-france.com). RTE maintains an active pool of young talent, with around 540 apprentices in 2025, highlighting its commitment to training and integrating young professionals (source: rte-france.com). The main sites are in Paris, but activities extend nationwide, with major locations in Dunkirk, Le Havre, Fécamp, and the Neste valley (source: rte-france.com).