Living in the present and working for the future – our goal is to continuously optimise the energy sector today and tomorrow. To achieve this goal, we are looking for motivated students from a wide range of backgrounds who share our mission and want to work with us to advance the energy transition.
Start your career as a student at TenneT. Gain invaluable work experience while flexibly pursuing your studies. The alternating schedule provides you with the perfect combination of practice and study!
Apply now!
We welcome students from all disciplines and are always looking forward to a wide range of ideas!
The preferred weekly working hours vary for each position. They are specified individually in the respective job advertisements. However, it is generally between 10 and 20 hours per week.
Exam time just around the corner? No problem – you can work flexibly from your home office and combine your studies, work and free time in the best possible way.
Our contracts run for 6 to 12 months. If the collaboration works out and we have other exciting tasks for you, nothing should stand in the way of an extension – if you feel like it!
All of our working students earn 16.25 euros/hour.
Flexible start dates – you can start at any time!
Full-time, i.e. 37 hours per week.
Our internships can last from two to six months.
Voluntary, mandatory or mixed internships – anything is possible!
Regardless of your specialisation, we welcome all students! After all, diversity is one of our strengths.
Naturally, as a member of Fair Company, we remunerate all internships on a minimum wage basis (interns earn 13 euros/hour).
There are a variety of exciting topics relating to the energy supply of the future that require a scientific approach. We are open to suggestions for topics from different areas and eagerly anticipate your initiative!
Depending on your university, the duration of a thesis is usually three to six months.
Your work should pay off! You will receive a study grant of 1,000 euros/month from us.
Combine your studies with practical experience at TenneT and actively shape the future of energy - with your contribution to our society!
Apply here!Discover exciting career opportunities and find out which areas of work might be of interest to you—feel free to visit us at the following career fairs.
RWTH Aachen
05. November 2025
Jade Hochschule
19. November 2025
But that’s not all. You can find more offers under Culture & Benefits
Your life, your rhythm: Whether your schedule demands early mornings or late afternoons, at our locations, you can work between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. when it suits you best.
Personal customisation: Do you need more time to study during exam periods? No problem – our working time account makes it possible!
Fair and transparent: We pay 16.25 euros/hour for working students and 2,093.00 euros/month for all interns for a 37-hour week.
All round care at work: look forward to a meal allowance in our canteens and free drinks at the Bayreuth and Lehrte sites.
Secure future: TenneT ensures a stable power supply 24/7, making it a crisis-proof industry that continues to grow.
Direct entry after graduation: With us, you have the best chance of being hired after your studies.
‘Always Energy’ for you: Our programme offers you many options – from sports activities to mindfulness and stress management training.
Support in all situations: With ‘myERP’ you get free counselling whenever you need it.
Further training that fits: Through the TenneT Academy or special programmes, we offer a wide range of opportunities to advance your career.
Community for networking: We periodically organise events and excursions to boost the team spirit.
Our common goal: We want to realise the energy transition, which can only be accomplished with fresh ideas and innovative technologies.
Modern work environment: Open office concept and smart communication solutions for mobile working within Germany allow you to collaborate across multiple locations.
This is what your transparent and uncomplicated application process looks like with us.
Apply with just a few clicks via our job portal. We look forward to receiving your documents!
You will receive a confirmation that we received your application. Then we will contact you within one or two weeks to let you know how to proceed.
We look forward to getting to know each other better in a virtual conversation.
It provides the perfect opportunity to talk about our mutual expectations and discuss the next steps.
You have impressed us! You will find our offer with all the appurtenant information in your mailbox.
Welcome to TenneT! After signing your contract, you will find all the important information about us in our pre-boarding app to help you get started.
Curious about how our students are involved at TenneT and what makes their work so special? Read for yourself why they recommend TenneT as an employer!
Our goal is to retain exceptional talents at TenneT long-term and to provide them with exciting opportunities tackling new tasks. The following video shows an example of what this could look like.
In our FAQ section you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the application process, career and daily work routine at TenneT!
Discover exciting career opportunities and become part of our innovative team! This is were you can find current job offers that match your talents and ambitions.
Offshore
Working Student - Hybrid
Hannover
Other
Working Student - Hybrid
Frankfurt am Main
Procurement
Working Student - Hybrid
Bayreuth
Procurement
Working Student - Hybrid
Bayreuth
Planning & licensing
Working Student - Hybrid
Bayreuth
Planning & licensing
Working Student - Hybrid
Bayreuth
If you have any questions about the application process, the recruiters named in the job ads will be happy to help. For technical questions about the individual positions, it is best to contact the student coordinators directly, whose contact details can also be found in the job ads.
Program Manager Young Professionals
People Learning & Development
Recruiter Young Professionals
People Talent Acquisition
Recruiter Young Professionals
People Talent Acuisition