graduation internship Toe stability for Xblocs

Haskoning; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 7,600 - 9,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Dedicated mentor

Impactful projects

Knowledge groups

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Haskoning is offering a coastal engineering graduation internship focused on 2D physical model tests of Xbloc armoured breakwaters. You will investigate toe stability, comparing results with literature and empirical formulas to deepen understanding and inform practical applications.

You will work with a dedicated mentor, conducting literature studies and model experiments in Gouda, Delft, Amersfoort, or Rotterdam, with hybrid working options and generous internship guidelines.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s programme in Hydraulic Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Able to spend multiple weeks in Gouda conducting the physical model tests.
• Able to work regularly from the offices in Delft and/or Amersfoort and/or Rotterdam.
• Must be enrolled at a Dutch university (WO) during the entire duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 2D physical model tests on toe stability of Xbloc armoured breakwaters.
• Analyse and interpret results and compare to literature and empirical formulas.
• Investigate influence of lowering toe level and increasing toe width.
• Extract engineering insights and propose coefficients/formula adjustments if warranted.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Coastal engineering

Hydraulic engineering

Team collaboration

Academic research

Education

Master’s program in Hydraulic Engineering or Coastal Engineering

Job description

Toe stability for Xblocs – (Partially) embedded toe

This coastal engineering graduation internship is a collaboration between Haskoning and Delta Marine Consultants (Subsidiary of Van Oord). The internship offers a rare chance to gain hands-on experience with 2D physical model testing, directly contributing to real-world solutions in coastal engineering. If you’re eager to make a tangible impact and expand your technical expertise, this is a great opportunity.

What you will do as coastal engineering graduation intern

As a graduation intern, you will conduct 2D physical model tests on Xbloc armoured breakwaters using a wave flume. You will investigate how the rock toe geometry and its position relative to the first block affect the hydraulic stability of the Xbloc(Plus) armour layer. You will analyse and compare your experimental results with existing literature and empirical formulas used in the field, with the aim of deepening understanding and potentially proposing changes to coefficients/formulas for practical application.

More specifically, you will investigate the influence of lowering the toe level compared to the Xblocs along with the influence of increasing the toe width.

• Conduct a literature study on the toe stability.
• Conduct 2D physical model tests on toe stability to investigate the influence of increasing the toe width and decreasing the toe level compared to the Xblocs.
  
  

Analyse and interpret the results and compare them to existing values from literature

What you bring

You are an analytical Master's student with a strong interest in coastal and hydraulic engineering. You enjoy combining theory with practical testing and are motivated to translate experimental results into engineering insights. You work accurately, take initiative, and are comfortable collaborating with both academic and industry supervisors. The following is required, you are:

• Enrolled in a Master’s programme in Hydraulic Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or a closely related field
• Able to spend multiple weeks in Gouda conducting the physical model tests
• Able to work regularly from the offices in Delft and/or Amersfoort and/or Rotterdam
• To ensure effective supervision, mentoring, and alignment with our internship and development programs, candidates must be enrolled at a Dutch university (WO) during the entire duration of the internship. This is a mandatory requirement for consideration.
  
  

What you can expect from us

During your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally in an inspiring and inclusive work environment. We offer support, guidance, and attractive conditions to help you get the most out of your internship

• Internship allowance 750 euro
• Personal guidance from a dedicated mentor
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects
• Access to knowledge groups and development programs
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Informal and inclusive work culture with social and sports activities
  
  

Are you our new intern?

Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.

The application process then consists of an interview. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!

Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Niels Ruiter, coastal engineer, at [e-mail] or Sanne Bron, Recruiter, at [e-mail].

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

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