IT Consultant – Digital Transformation in Energy Systems | Groningen or The Hague

Are you ready to apply your energy knowledge for the future of digital energy systems? Information technology is essential for enabling the energy transition. As an IT Consultant in the Advanced Computing Engineering research group, you’ll work on projects that truly make a difference. You bridge the latest ICT innovations and operational processes in the energy sector. This is your chance to contribute to the energy transition. Does this sound like your mission? Read on!

The energy sector faces big challenges, like aligning energy consumption, generation, storage, and conversion. This alignment happens on many levels, from optimizing household energy use to setting agreements on peak management within an energy community. Digitalization enables decision-making across these levels, but how can you ensure such a complex system keeps working? Here, you play a crucial role.

You’ll work on multiple projects at once, developing new ideas and solutions for the energy transition alongside your colleagues. Your home base within TNO is the Advanced Computing Engineering group, where we explore how information technology can support businesses and governments. We work on data analysis, simulations, and the interaction between people and complex data-processing systems.

Our teams in Groningen and The Hague consist of over fifty experts, from researchers and system architects to IT consultants. We’re a diverse, social team, ready to support you. At the same time, we’re curious about what we can learn from you!

You guide clients and analyze questions from different perspectives. You enjoy visiting clients and are comfortable holding up a mirror when necessary. You also work well in a team. Additionally, you bring:

• A Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent professional experience in computer science, technical business administration, business information technology, or a related field.
• A few years of experience in the energy sector, with room for personal growth.
• Knowledge of energy transition goals and digitalization challenges, and familiarity with developments in the energy sector.
• Understanding of operational processes in the energy sector, such as energy trading and grid management, and central ICT systems for these processes. You’re motivated to explore innovations in these processes.
• Interest in ICT developments like Artificial Intelligence, information security, and high-performance computing.

If you don’t meet all of these criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for someone who fits well with our team and is eager to grow.

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 4,500,- and € 6,600,- (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
• An employer that values and encourages diverse talent, with initiatives like the Female Leadership Program, our Rainbow Community and round tables on inclusion topics.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 of 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• Extensive relocation package for international candidates.
• A good pension scheme.

Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity and inclusion.

Please apply before the 17th of November, 2024. The selection process comprises two interview rounds. The preliminary interview takes place on the 26th or the 28th of November, 2024. The second interview round has been scheduled for the 5th or 10th of December, 2024. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check.

A certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required before starting a new job at TNO.