Graduation internship: Further developing the solidification of dredged material - Geowall

Van Oord; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 3,300 - 4,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance

Rotterdam office

Goodhabitz online learning

Young Van Oord community

Graduation project with guidance

Job summary

Van Oord invites a graduation student to join GEOWALL in Rotterdam to investigate the paving stone made from dredged material and advise on improvements. You will conduct material analysis, literature reviews, and practical testing while translating results into actionable recommendations.

The role offers a monthly internship allowance, international workspace, and access to online learning via Goodhabitz, with guidance from experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Civil Engineering or related study.
• Able to analyse results and draw clear conclusions.
• Structured with ownership of research and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Investigate material properties of the paving stone.
• Analyse its material properties and current composition.
• Identify opportunities for further development and optimisation.
• Conduct research and practical tests.
• Translate findings into recommendations for development.

Skills

Curious

Analytical thinking

Structured work

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering

Other relevant studies

Job description

As a graduation student within GEOWALL, you will investigate the technical and material properties of our paving stone made from dredged material. You will identify opportunities to further develop and optimise the product. Your research may include material analysis, literature research and practical testing. You will work with colleagues to translate your findings into practical recommendations.

You are studying Civil Engineering, or another relevant study. We also welcome students from other educational backgrounds who have the right technical knowledge and motivation. In addition:

• You are curious and enjoy investigating how materials and technical processes work
• You like analysing research results and translating them into clear conclusions
• You work in a structured way and can take responsibility for your own research
• You enjoy working as part of a team and discussing your findings

This graduation project gives you the opportunity to apply your civil engineering knowledge to a real circular building material and contribute to its further development.

• A monthly internship allowance
• An inspiring and international workplace at our office in Rotterdam, with guidance from experienced colleagues
• Extensive development opportunities, including an extensive online learning platform via Goodhabitz
• Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord
• A challenging and valuable graduation project where you learn by doing and build your future

Your research will contribute to the further development of a circular building material. You will help GEOWALL understand how the paving stone performs and where improvements are possible. You will:

• Investigate the technical properties of the paving stone
• Analyse its material properties and current composition
• Identify opportunities for further development and optimisation
• Conduct research and practical tests
• Translate your findings into recommendations for further development

YOUR WORKPLACE

You will work in Rotterdam within GEOWALL, a Van Oord company developing circular products from dredged material and other residual streams. You will work with colleagues involved in product development and application. Your research brings civil engineering, material technology and sustainability together in a dynamic start-up environment.