Satellite-Driven Shoreline Calibration Intern

Haskoning; Delft; On-site; EUR 8,100 - 9,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance €750/month

Mentor guidance from a dedicated tutor

Opportunity to contribute to impactful

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

Haskoning is offering a MSc graduation internship to develop an automated calibration workflow for the ShorelineS model using CoastSat shoreline observations. You will combine satellite data, shoreline modelling, and machine learning within an engineering-oriented workflow.

The role focuses on parameter calibration, uncertainty quantification, and applying methods to environments with structures and nourishments.

Qualifications

• Master’s student in a relevant field.
• Programming experience, preferably Python.
• Interest in data-driven methods including ML.
• Understanding coastal processes or willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Set up a ShorelineS model using nearshore wave conditions and initial coastline geometry.
• Design and evaluate an automated calibration framework using satellite-derived shoreline observations.
• Evaluate parameter uncertainty, model skill and implications for complex coastal areas.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent research

Geospatial analysis

Python programming

Machine learning

Education

Master’s student in Civil/Coastal Engineering, Physical Geography, Geospatial Sciences

Tools

Python

CoastSat

ShorelineS

Job description

Haskoning is offering a MSc graduation internship to develop an automated calibration workflow for the ShorelineS model using CoastSat shoreline observations. You will combine satellite data, shoreline modelling, and machine learning within an engineering-oriented workflow.

The role focuses on parameter calibration, uncertainty quantification, and applying methods to environments with structures and nourishments.