TenneT is growing to achieve its strategic goals: We’re tackling the transformation of the energy sector. We’re driving the energy transition! Join us—with a job that truly makes a difference! We’re looking for a passionate Asset Specialist in OT Communications (m/f/d) at our Bayreuth or Lehrte (near Hanover) locations—maybe that’s you?
The Asset Management & Technology department is responsible for the asset strategy throughout the lifecycle in accordance with ISO 55000 and makes cross-functional investment decisions. It manages the costs, risks, and performance of the asset portfolios, develops maintenance strategies, and supports the planning, construction, and operation of the grid. It also defines technical requirements, develops scalable technologies, and creates long-term grid solutions. The unit drives the digitization of asset information and is responsible for real estate management, including easements and contracts.
TenneT Germany is the largest transmission system operator in Germany. The company operates critical infrastructure that ensures access to a reliable and affordable electricity supply. TenneT Germany is one of the largest investors in onshore and offshore power grids in Germany. Located at the energy hub of northwestern Europe, TenneT Germany connects: North and South. Offshore and onshore. Germany and Europe. With over 5,000 employees, the company builds, operates, and maintains Germany’s largest transmission grid, which spans over 14,700 km and connects more than one-third of the European Union’s total offshore wind capacity. The integration of the North Sea—one of the world’s largest sources of renewable energy—plays a central role in this. Our growth is driven by rapidly increasing electricity demand, which requires a flexible and expanding grid architecture.
Your Contribution to TenneT
You will be responsible for the strategic development of OT communication solutions, as well as the associated standards and services, with a focus on future-proofing and operational reliability
Together with relevant stakeholders, you analyze requirements for availability, security, redundancy, and performance, and prioritize and consolidate them in a structured manner
You will develop target architectures, technical concepts, and roadmaps based on business and regulatory requirements for modern OT communication solutions
You will create decision-making frameworks for technical solutions, taking into account benefits, risks, costs, and compliance requirements, and provide technical support for requests for proposals
You actively contribute to collaboration with architecture, security, operations, and project teams and continuously monitor new technologies and trends in the field of OT communication and OT security
Your Profile
You have a degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer science, or a comparable qualification, as well as relevant professional experience in the fields of OT communication, network technologies, or IT/OT infrastructures
In-depth knowledge of high-availability communication networks and modern network architectures will help you develop future-proof solutions
Experience in developing concepts, standards, and technical roadmaps enables you to actively drive strategic developments and implement requirements in a structured manner
You have knowledge of relevant OT security requirements and regulatory guidelines (e.g., KRITIS, IEC 62443) and work analytically and systematically to implement secure infrastructures
Excellent German and good English skills round out your profile
Benefits
Flexibility
We’re family-friendly and down-to-earth
We put people first: Through our external partners, you’ll have access to support services for different stages of life—for example, regarding childcare, household services, or balancing caregiving and work
A 37-hour workweek with flexible hours, a flex-time account, the option to work from home, and 30 days of vacation per year (plus New Year’s Eve and Christmas Eve off) allow you to tailor your work schedule to your individual needs
Details
Attractive compensation & benefits
Attractive compensation: The salary is based on a collective bargaining agreement and includes a Christmas bonus, a 14th month’s salary, various bonus payments, capital-forming benefits, and a company pension plan
A JobRad under the deferred compensation plan can be used as an alternative to commuting to work and as a health promotion measure
Personal Development
Recharge your energy, promote your health—not with empty words, but with concrete benefits: You can expect a variety of in-house courses, cost-sharing for sports facilities, counseling services, and health checkups by on-site company physicians
Our company cafeterias contribute to a healthy and varied diet
Modern
Work Environment
Modern work environment
Campus-style work environment: Modern equipment, ergonomic workstations, and an open-office layout make it easier for you to collaborate across teams on-site
To ensure a healthy work environment even when working from home, we provide financial support for your office equipment