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Graduation Thesis - Geotechnical Engineering Foundations & Turbines

Van Oord

Rotterdam
Intern
Posted on: August 21 2026

As a graduation student in Geotechnical Engineering, you will investigate recently developed models for predicting the driveability of offshore piles. Predicting how a pile behaves during installation is important when selecting installation equipment and preparing an offshore project. Current engineering practice often uses 1D wave equation software. Recently developed driveability models aim to represent the underlying pile–soil interaction during installation more realistically, while remaining considerably more practical than full three-dimensional numerical simulations. You will use these advanced models to assess their predictive capability and practical applicability using field data from impact piling operations at an offshore project.

YOUR IMPACT
  • Application of recently developed pile driveability models using available CPT and project data;
  • Comparison of predicted and measured pile installation behaviour;
  • Assessment of model accuracy across different soil conditions, with particular attention to glacial soils;
  • Comparison with established engineering driveability approaches where relevant;
  • Investigation of the sensitivity of the predictions to key soil and model parameters;
  • Identification of the main limitations and potential areas for improvement; and
  • Assessment of whether the models are sufficiently robust and practical to support engineering decisions in future offshore projects.
ABOUT YOU
  • A relevant university degree programme in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related field
  • Excellent spoken and written English;
  • Creative, result-driven and strong analytical skills;
WE OFFER
  • A graduation internship allowance
  • Intensive supervision from experienced engineers
  • Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association
  • Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling
About Van Oord
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We create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

We are a Dutch family-owned company with over 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor. We value open communication with our clients and stakeholders. Our company culture is one of entrepreneurship and engaged employees. We think and act with responsibility and focus on the long term. Our purpose is to create a better world for future generations by delivering Marine ingenuity.

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 4500

  • Sectors: Inland shipping, Civil, Dredging, Energy, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Oil & Gas, Wind, Shipping

  • Preferred educational level: intermediate vocational education, higher vocational education, university

  • Career level: student, starter & traineeship (0-3 years), young professional (3-5 years), professional (5-10 years), senior professional (>10 years)

  • Preferred education: Civil engineering, offshore & dredging engineering, mechanical engineering, maritime technology, shipbuilding, maritime officer

  • Open vacancies: Superintendent, Technical Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Procurement Officer, Offshore Construction Manager, QHSE manager