Working Student - Marine Engineer Team

Twd; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call contract

€16–€18/hour gross

Lunch buffet provided

Social events

Job summary

TWD in Rotterdam is seeking a working student pursuing a technical degree to support vessel motion and offshore operation analyses, collaborating with marine engineers on mooring, motion, and dynamic analyses for offshore wind and infrastructure projects.

You will set up and run marine calculations, translate results into practical input for installation methods, and iterate designs as they develop, with hands-on exposure to OrcaFlex where relevant.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical bachelor's or master's degree.
• Interest in marine engineering and offshore wind projects.
• Willingness to balance study and working student duties.

Responsibilities

• Support motion analyses for vessels and offshore operations.
• Assist mooring and dynamic analyses for project campaigns.
• Set up and run marine calculations and iterate designs.
• Translate results into practical input for installation methodologies.
• Gain hands-on exposure to OrcaFlex where relevant.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Fast learner

Self-driven

Education

Marine Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Offshore Engineering

Tools

OrcaFlex

Job description

Are you enthusiastic to work in a rapidly growing and ambitious international scale-up that plays an important part in the energy transition? If you're currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field and looking for a rewarding opportunity to gain practical (design) engineering experience alongside your studies, join TWD as a working student!

Foundations Of Your Job

In collaboration with our marine engineers, you support the analysis of vessel motions and offshore operations for major offshore wind and infrastructure projects. You contribute to:

• Motion analyses

• Mooring studies

• Dynamic analyses

You assist in setting up and running marine calculations, help translate the results into practical input for installation methodologies, and perform iterations as designs develop, for example by adjusting parameters or adding detail. Where relevant, you get hands‑on exposure to tools such as OrcaFlex.

What Makes You Great

You are a passionate, quick learner with a strong technical insight. Using your enthusiasm and problem-solving skills, you come up with ingenious solutions. Being self‑driven, responsible, and committed, you ensure that the job gets done.

You are the perfect match for TWD if you also have a Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field, including but not limited to:

• Marine Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Offshore Engineering

TWD – A Fun Challenge to Be Part Of

At TWD, we love to create construction methods and design installation equipment. We achieve creative, simple, and efficient solutions through dedicated teamwork. Thanks to our core values – Fun, Development, and Happy Clients – we grow at a rapid pace with over 300 talented people in four locations: Rotterdam, London, Athens, Taipei.

Every day we contribute to the energy transition and key infrastructure projects worldwide. We do this by offering innovative design solutions to our clients, mainly in the offshore wind and heavy civils industry.

Why You Will Love Working at TWD

Working at TWD means working in an exciting, fast-paced industry and making a difference in shaping a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative and supportive working environment that will stimulate you to take the lead in your professional and personal development. Our people describe TWD’s culture as open, no-nonsense, diverse, and informal - valuing your ideas and contributions.

Working at TWD includes:

• An on-call contract, providing you with the flexibility to balance study and work

• An all-in gross salary of €16 - €18 per hour

• A healthy and sustainable free lunch buffet, prepared daily in our own Lunchroom

• Friday afternoon drinks and special TWD events such as sports events, pub quizzes, ladies’ night, and various social gatherings

At TWD, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We continuously work on enhancing our recruitment process, ensuring fairness and inclusiveness at every step.