Structural Engineering Intern

SwitcH2 Offshore; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 7,600 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured internship program

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on offshore renewables projects

Competitive internship compensation 8

Job summary

SwitcH2 Offshore in Rotterdam invites a Structural Engineering Intern to assist in the design, analysis, and integration of topside modules for offshore green ammonia facilities. You will work with process and offshore engineers to deliver innovative solutions.

You will gain hands-on experience in offshore renewable energy projects, with mentorship and a structured internship program in a collaborative, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related fields (HBO/WO).
• Excellent understanding of structural engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with engineering tools: Python, AutoCAD, Tekla, Revit, MatrixFrame.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in offshore renewable energy, hydrogen, and ammonia projects.
• Proactive and able to learn independently with guidance.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written.
• Existing rights to live/work in the Netherlands and availability for 6 months.
• Willingness to work in Rotterdam office with some remote work discussed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the structural design, analysis, and integration of topside modules for offshore green ammonia facilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Support in defining mass and centre-of-gravity of topside modules.
• Assist drafting of technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with offshore standards and regulations (IEC, DNV).

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive learner

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Structural Engineering

Related fields (Mechanical, Civil, Naval Engineering)

Tools

Python

AutoCAD

Tekla

Revit

MatrixFrame

Job description

SwitcH2 is a growing green tech company based in the heart of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. SwitcH2 develops offshore solutions to turn seawater into green hydrogen and ammonia. It is an innovative company that works to deliver decarbonization solutions at scale for heavy industry and global shipping. At SwitcH2, we are a diverse, fast-growing team of currently 10 FTE - and you can be part of our adventure!

The Role

As a Structural Engineering Intern, you will assist in the structural design, analysis and integration of topside modules for large-scale offshore green ammonia facilities. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team including process and offshore engineers to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.

Key opportunities

• Support in the structural design of FPSO topside modules,
• Support in defining the mass and centre-of-gravity of FPSO topside modules,
• Support the drafting of technical documentation,
• Assist with ensuring compliance to offshore standards and regulations (IEC, DNV and equivalent, etc.),
• Collaborate with project teams on concept development and feasibility studies.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program of Structural Engineering, or related fields such as Mechanical, Civil or Naval Engineering (HBO or WO equivalent, preferably at the end of the studies),
• Excellent understanding of structural engineering fundamentals,
• Familiarity with engineering tools (e.g. Python and AutoCAD/Tekla/Revit/MatrixFrame),
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail,
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team,
• Interest in (offshore) renewable energy, hydrogen, and ammonia projects,
• Proactive, eager to learn and able to work independently with guidance,
• Fluent command of spoken and written English,
• Existing rights to live and work in the Netherlands,
• Available for an internship of 6 months,
• Available to start by September 1st, 2026 or no later than October 1st,
• Available to work in the office 5 days per week, with some remote working to be discussed,
• Candidate must live within a 30-minute door-to-door commute of the Rotterdam office.

What We Offer

• A structured internship program with dedicated mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Hands-on experience in the rapidly growing fields of offshore renewable energy, green hydrogen, and green ammonia.
• The opportunity to work on innovative, real-world projects at the forefront of the energy transition.
• A collaborative and international working environment.
• Regular feedback, guidance, and opportunities for professional development.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams and industry-leading technologies.
• An above-average internship compensation of 800 euros gross per month, plus expenses (based on a 40-hour workweek).

The workplace

The SwitcH2 office is located in the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in the Groot Handelsgebouw next to Rotterdam central station, where many high-tech startups are based. The location is filled with a vibrant energy and smart, young, motivated people working on exciting projects, and is easy to reach by public transportation. All work is preformed onsite at our Rotterdam office.

Low carbon fuels for maritime- and heavy industries (decarbonization)