Expert for Systemic Protection Requirements and Operating Concepts | Experte systemische Schutzanforderungen und Betriebskonzepte (m/w/d)
TenneT TSO GmbH Unternehmensleitung
Job Summary
As an Expert for Systemic Protection Requirements and Operating Concepts at TenneT, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and reliability of the power transmission grid. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve coordinating technical protection requirements, developing operational concepts for grid connections, and ensuring systemic consistency across all expansion projects. You will act as a strategic moderator between internal and external stakeholders—including planning, operations, and asset strategy—to resolve technical conflicts and establish unified standards. This role is highly collaborative, requiring active participation in interdisciplinary working groups to evaluate the impact of conceptual decisions on grid security and robustness. This position is particularly attractive for those looking to shape the 'Energiewende' (energy transition) within an international, innovative environment that offers a 37-hour work week, flexible home-office options, and a comprehensive benefits package including a 14th-month salary and corporate pension.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering (University/FH) with a focus on Electrical Power Engineering, Protection Technology, Grid Operation, High Voltage Technology, or a comparable qualification.
Experience
- Long-term professional experience in the field of protection and operating concepts for electrical networks
- Proven experience using grid calculation tools such as PowerFactory and PSCAD
- Previous experience in a technical leadership role (e.g., Technical Lead or Senior Expert) with a cross-departmental mandate
- Experience in coordinating complex technical projects and setting strategic technical guidelines
- Experience participating in national or international technical committees and working groups
Languages
Additional
- Regular travel required (approximately once per month); regular office presence required (2 days per week); position is based in Bayreuth or Lehrte (near Hannover).
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