Graduation thesis R&D Offshore Energy

ErasmusTalent; Rotterdam; Hybrid; USD 29,178 - 40,849; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to in-house gym

Networking events

Social activities

Supportive environment with experienced colleagues

All necessary tools and software

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits engineering students eager to explore the future of offshore energy. Join a leading R&D team to work on groundbreaking projects that could transform cable installation for offshore wind farms. Your thesis will focus on designing a jet-plow system, combining theoretical modeling with practical applications. Collaborate with experienced colleagues in a supportive environment, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work while benefiting from in-person collaboration. This is your chance to contribute to sustainable maritime solutions and make a real impact in the energy transition.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master's program in relevant engineering fields.
• Experience with modeling tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop a jet-plow system for offshore cable laying.
• Model geotechnical interactions and perform load calculations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Independent work

Interest in offshore technology

Soil mechanics knowledge

Education

Master’s program in Maritime Technology

Master’s program in Civil Engineering

Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

FEM software

Job description

For our Partner Van Oord, we are looking for Graduation thesis R&D Offshore Energy.

Location: Rotterdam & Gorinchem, Netherlands

Start Date: Flexible

Type: Graduation Assignment / Internship

Field: Maritime, Civil, Mechanical, Offshore Engineering

Are you an ambitious and curious engineering student ready to dive into the future of offshore energy?

Join Van Oord’s R&D Offshore Engineering team and explore the technical feasibility of plowing with a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) – a cutting-edge concept that could revolutionize cable installation for offshore wind farms.

About the Assignment

You will be part of the Engineering & Estimating Production team, where innovation meets real-world application. This R&D group focuses on Offshore Energy equipment, supporting project development, new builds, and technological advancement.

Your thesis will center around the design and theoretical modeling of a jet-plow system mounted on the suction pipe of a hopper dredger. The goal: to develop a system capable of trenching difficult seabed conditions and enabling effective cable laying.

1. Research existing literature, knowledge, and tools
2. Further develop and refine the current TSHD jet plow concept
3. Theoretical modeling of the jet-plow system, including:
1. Geotechnical interaction with the plow
2. Load calculations on the suction pipe
3. Required bollard pull
4. System efficiency in combination with a trencher
5. Optional: perform scaled model testing (1:10) to validate your findings
6. Test in various soil types
7. Measure plow and suction pipe forces

Who You Are

1. Enrolled in a WO Master’s program in Maritime Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
2. Interested in offshore technology, soil mechanics, and theoretical modeling
3. Analytical, proactive, and capable of working independently
4. Experience with modeling tools such as MATLAB, SolidWorks, or FEM software is a plus
5. Living in the Netherlands and fluent in Dutch and English
6. Work from our offices in Rotterdam and Gorinchem, with the option to start or end your day in our in-house gym
7. A supportive environment where experienced colleagues guide your project
8. All necessary tools, software, and access to relevant literature
9. A vibrant student community through Young Van Oord, offering networking events, social activities, and lasting connections
10. Flexibility for remote work, but we encourage in-person collaboration!

We are Van Oord, creators of resilience. We engineer solutions to build a more sustainable world through maritime infrastructure, climate adaptation, and the energy transition. Our people are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and resilient – ready to take on challenges and shape the future.

Ready to shape the future of offshore energy?

Apply now and join us in pushing boundaries at Van Oord via Graduation thesis R&D Offshore Energy.

This application is through ErasmusTalent. The process is as follows:

1. You fill in your details and apply via the ErasmusTalent platform.
2. The company you apply to will let you know as soon as possible whether you are through to the next round or not. You will receive a message about this in your e-mail.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Project Management, and Science

Industries

Civil Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Construction