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Graduate Subsea Rock Installation

Van Oord

Rotterdam
Intern
Posted on: August 21 2026

As a graduation student within Tender & Engineering, you will work on a research question from our Subsea Rock Installation department. The assignment focuses on improving our understanding of rock installation and supporting the development of future installation solutions. The assignment combines computational modelling in Gorinchem with physical scale testing in Moerdijk. You will work with specialists and use your findings to improve our engineering knowledge and future equipment design.

YOUR IMPACT
  • Investigating the interaction between rock grading and subsea rock installation equipment
  • Using DEM, possibly in combination with CFD, simulations to study rock behaviour and particle fluid interactions
  • Designing, executing and analysing scale model tests to validate simulation results
  • Assessing different rock sizes, shapes and gradings and their effect on installation behaviour
  • Translating research findings into parameters or recommendations for future engineering designs
ABOUT YOU
  • A Master student in the Civil Engineering, Offshore Engineering or something similar.
  • An interest in subsea engineering, offshore installation or engineering design
  • An analytical approach to technical or project related challenges
  • The ability to structure research and communicate clear conclusions
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
About Van Oord
Van Oord logo

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