Power Quality Strategist – TenneT – Arnhem

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 Power Quality Strategist at our location in Arnhem who will contribute to this and that might be you?

Your contribution to TenneT

Energy System Planning (ESP) is a future-oriented unit, optimized to react to fast-changing external conditions. We develop a robust vision for a climate-neutral energy system of the future and how our onshore/offshore electricity system can adapt to these challenges in the smartest way.

Due to the energy transition the generation technology mix changes drastically and society ask for increased loading and increased undergrounding of our infrastructure. This introduces power quality issues that were irrelevant before, and can at times bring the operation of our infrastructure closer to power quality compatibility levels.

At ESP we are responsible for power quality policies, adequate connection requirements and to ensure that grid users’ installations comply with these rules. We are responsible to report measured power quality levels to our regulator and analyse and mitigate any occurring limit exceedances.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Perform compliance projects and system studies;

Understand and improve the tools that we use in the studies;

Contribute to the national implementation of the new EU grid connection codes;

Participate in ENTSO-e or national working groups and standards committees.

Your profile and background

Master or PhD in Electrical Engineering is required;

A minimum of 5 years’ relevant engineering experience in a practical environment on the topics mentioned;

Understanding of the electrical properties of the national electricity transmission system and the interaction with other connected electrical systems;

Proven experience with required calculations in Power Factory, PSCAD, and/or other simulation tools on these topics. Experience/skills in Python is a pre;

Having a critical eye on input, ability to challenge team members and stakeholders;

Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to build relationships;

Excellent knowledge of the English language, speaking Dutch is a pre.

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