Graduation Thesis Infra Marine

Van Oord; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduation internship allowance

Intensive supervision from experienced

Communities to join: Young Van Oord

Events and activities

Job summary

Van Oord in Rotterdam invites you to join the Infra Marine team for a graduation thesis on advancing coastal engineering through 3D numerical modelling. You will work on the TKI OFCOARSE project, comparing 2D and 3D CoastalFOAM simulations with laboratory data.

The role emphasizes hands-on analysis, collaboration with TU Delft, Deltares and Haskoning, and mentorship from experienced engineers. Availability from November with a focus on wave overtopping and loads.

Qualifications

• MSc in a technical field such as Hydraulic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics.
• Interest in numerical modelling.
• Experience with MATLAB and Python.

Responsibilities

• Analyse 2D vs 3D CoastalFOAM simulations and laboratory measurements.
• Assess lateral flow, turbulence and energy dissipation.
• Collaborate with TU Delft, Deltares and Haskoning.
• Present findings to partners in the OFCOARSE project.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Numerical modelling

Education

MSc in Hydraulic Engineering

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

MSc in Physics

Tools

CoastalFOAM

OpenFOAM

Job description

THE POSITION

Within Tender & Engineering, the Infra Marine team works on projects where the ocean meets land. For your graduation thesis, you will join the TKI OFCOARSE project and investigate the added value of 3D numerical modelling for coastal engineering. Van Oord is developing its CFD expertise through CoastalFOAM, an OpenFOAM based numerical wave flume. The project brings together Van Oord, TU Delft, Deltares and Haskoning to validate 2D and 3D simulations against physical model tests. Your research will focus on wave overtopping, impact pressures and structural loads. The work gives you a clear link between advanced modelling and practical engineering.

YOUR IMPACT

The core of the thesis is a comparison between 2D and 3D CoastalFOAM simulations and laboratory measurements. Differences in wave behaviour and loads will show where 3D modelling can add value. Particular attention will go to lateral flow, turbulence and energy dissipation. Physical measurement data from the laboratory experiments will provide the basis for the comparison. Your findings will contribute to the wider TKI OFCOARSE project and help develop knowledge that can be applied in coastal engineering. Key areas of the research include

• Analysing wave patterns
• Investigating 3D energy dissipation
• Evaluating wave impact loads
• Comparing numerical results with physical measurements
• Assessing the added value of 3D modelling for hydraulic structures

Your Workplace

The Infra Marine team is part of Tender & Engineering in Rotterdam. The team focuses on coastal structures such as breakwaters and revetments as well as dredging and other marine engineering activities. Advanced engineering tools and detailed hydraulic models support the team in developing high quality solutions. Within the TKI OFCOARSE project, collaboration extends beyond Van Oord to students and specialists at TU Delft, Deltares and Haskoning.

Van Oord gives you the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers while working on a topic with a clear connection to real projects. Collaboration, trust and freedom to explore are important parts of the way we work. Your research will contribute to our knowledge of coastal engineering and help build solutions for the future.

About You

You have a technical MSc background and a genuine interest in hydraulic engineering or numerical modelling. Curiosity matters, as does the ability to keep exploring when a model does not behave as expected. Teamwork is also important because the assignment involves collaboration with colleagues and project partners. The role is based in the office and offers plenty of opportunity to learn through direct contact with the team. We are looking for

• An MSc study in a technical field such as Hydraulic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics
• An interest in numerical modelling
• Experience with MATLAB and or Python
• Availability from November, although an earlier start is also possible
• Persistence when working through complex problems and a willingness to learn from challenges

WE OFFER

This graduation thesis gives you the opportunity to work on a real engineering challenge with a clear connection to coastal engineering projects. You will work closely with experienced engineers and contribute to knowledge that can help shape future solutions. In addition, 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