Technical Specialist UXO/Survey
TenneT is at the forefront of the energy transition, rapidly expanding to meet strategic goals. Our Large Projects Offshore Netherlands (LON) unit is crucial in connecting offshore wind farms to the onshore grid. We achieve this through innovative HVDC platforms, subsea cable systems, and offshore substations.
As an experienced Geophysical Survey Specialist, you will be instrumental in planning and executing offshore grid connection projects for large-scale wind developments. You will provide technical oversight for UXO, geophysical, and geotechnical marine surveys, ensuring the highest data quality for routing, site assessment, permitting, and construction phases. Your work directly impacts the safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency of our offshore grid infrastructure.
We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Surveying, or a related field, and 7-10 years of relevant offshore survey experience, including magnetic surveys. Residency in the Netherlands and availability to work from our Arnhem office at least two days per week are required. You possess strong communication skills, independence, initiative, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in GIS platforms like ArcGIS and QGIS is essential, with AutoCAD experience being an advantage. Excellent English is required, and Dutch language skills are a plus. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license are also necessary.
Contribute to a sustainable energy future with TenneT. We offer a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. Enjoy flexible benefits including hybrid working with internet and home-office allowances, support for your vitality (gym membership, health insurance), and development opportunities through the TenneT Academy.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become part of our mission to power a sustainable future.
Provide technical expertise with a focus on dedicated UXO and debris surveys, as well as geophysical and geotechnical seabed investigations.
Lead magnetic data acquisition, processing, interpretation, and target selection to define UXO clearance programmes.
Ensure the quality of project documentation and survey data, monitoring changes throughout all project phases.
Coordinate and brief client representatives, manage activities on survey vessels or site offices, and collaborate with TenneT contractors and consultants.
Support project management by optimising survey programmes and delivering technical reports, charts, engineering recommendations, burial assessments, and cable protection strategies.
Act as technical support during tendering, negotiations, and contracting of new offshore survey, debris removal, and UXO-clearance projects.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Surveying, or a related field.
7–10 years of relevant experience in geophysical offshore surveys, including magnetic surveys using gradiometers.
Residency in the Netherlands and availability to work from the Arnhem office at least two days per week.
Willingness to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license.
Excellent command of English; Dutch language skills are a plus.
Strong communication skills, independence, initiative, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS and QGIS; AutoCAD experience is an advantage.
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TenneT is de toonaangevende Europese netbeheerder die zorgt dat elektriciteit 24/7 beschikbaar is voor miljoenen mensen en bedrijven. Als nationale transmissiesysteem‑operator (TSO) in Nederland – en een groot deel van Duitsland – ontwerpt, bouwt, onderhoudt en exploiteert TenneT een uitgebreid hoogspanningsnet van duizenden kilometers boven en onder de grond en op zee. Dit netwerk vormt de ruggengraat van de energievoorziening in Noordwest‑Europa en verbindt op betrouwbare wijze energiebronnen met eindgebruikers, dag in dag uit.
Maar TenneT doet meer dan alleen het “aanzetten van de stroom”. Het bedrijf speelt een cruciale rol in de energietransitie door het verbinden van duurzame energieopwekking, zoals wind‑ en zonne‑energie, met het bestaande elektriciteitssysteem. Dat betekent dat technische innovatie, strategische investeringen en samenwerking met overheden en partners centraal staan in alles wat ze doen. Werken bij TenneT betekent dus bijdragen aan een toekomstbestendige, duurzame en betrouwbare energievoorziening voor miljoenen mensen.
