Renewable energy jobs at TenneT

TenneT has an impressive track record in expanding the electricity grid in Germany and the Netherlands. In 2024, the company invested EUR 10.6 billion in onshore and offshore projects, a 38% increase compared to 2023 (source: energeia.nl). Key milestones included the start of cable production for the 2 GW offshore projects BalWin4 and LanWin1, progress on the German onshore projects SuedLink and SuedOstLink, and the commissioning of Wahle-Mecklar, Germany’s longest AC project (source: wab.net). In the Netherlands, projects such as Southwest 380 kV, IJmuiden Ver Alpha and Beta, and Hollandse Kust West were further developed (source: wab.net). Additionally, in June 2024, a third 2 GW HVDC offshore transmission contract was awarded for Nederwiek 2, with planned delivery in 2031, as part of a framework for IJmuiden Ver Beta, IJmuiden Ver Gamma, and Nederwiek 2 (source: gevernova.com). Investment plans for the next decade include around 700 major infrastructure projects, including new 380 kV “power highways,” 140 upgraded substations, and nearly 21 GW of offshore wind networks (source: tennet.eu).

Over the past two years, TenneT’s focus has been on financing, offshore grid expansion, and long-term partnerships. The Dutch government provided two shareholder loans totaling EUR 44 billion to support investments through 2026 (source: energeia.nl). In March 2025, the annual report highlighted the combination of high revenue, investment levels, and significant project progress on land and at sea (source: wab.net). In April 2024, Dutch grid operators published final investment plans for the coming decade, with TenneT expecting to execute about 700 major infrastructure projects (source: tennet.eu). Furthermore, TenneT announced long-term partnerships for grid expansion, including a framework agreement for 110 and 150 kV GIS installations and a first time-based contract with GIGA Storage, indicating a growing focus on innovative procurement models and system integration (source: tennet.eu).

TenneT recruits professionals in various roles such as engineering, asset management, grid services, offshore, planning and permitting, and office administration (source: karriere.tennet.eu). The organization has offices in Bayreuth, Lehrte, Hannover, Bremen, Ingolstadt, and Oldenburg, offering both hybrid and on-site work options (source: karriere.tennet.eu). With approximately 5,000 employees and 89 nationalities across its two main locations, TenneT is characterized as an international technical organization with cross-border activities (source: karriere.tennet.eu). The company culture strongly focuses on high-voltage operations, technical project execution, and infrastructure development, with customer orientation primarily aimed at system users rather than consumers (source: tennet.eu).