Work on real offshore structures and make an impact from day one
Your role in the story
Are you a student with a passion for offshore engineering and looking for an internship that makes real impact? Join our Structural Engineering team and contribute to complex, large-scale offshore projects. As an intern, you will work on challenging, hands-on assignments that directly support our operational projects, innovation initiatives, and future developments.
What’s the challenge
You will take part in the structural engineering scope for real projects in one of our Product Lines; Decommissioning, Transport & Installation or Wind
Your assignments may include, for example:
- Design and verification of rigging systems
- Engineering of grillage and sea fastening
- Development of temporary structures for offshore operations
Throughout the internship, you will receive close supervision and practical guidance from experienced structural engineers.
Your mission & goals
During your internship, you will:
- Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life engineering challenges
- Learn how to work effectively within large, multidisciplinary project teams
- Deliver tangible engineering outputs such as calculation reports, design models, engineering tools, or newly developed methods and knowledge
What you’ll gain
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth experience in offshore structural engineering and discover whether this field matches your ambitions. You will develop practical engineering skills, increase your understanding of complex offshore projects, and build a strong foundation for your future career, whether in engineering, research, or industry.
Is this you?
- A student in Civil, Mechanical, Maritime, or Aerospace Engineering (WO/HBO level)
- Interested in offshore construction and structural design
- Familiar with (or eager to learn) tools such as Mathcad, FEM and/or Python
- Comfortable working in English (Dutch is a plus)
- Independent, analytical, and curious, with a proactive mindset
Practical Information
Start date: September 2026, flexible upon agreement
Duration: 4-6 months, flexible upon agreement
Location: Leiden office
What we offer
- A challenging and meaningful assignment aligned with your study goals;
- Guidance from senior engineers and project leads;
- An innovative work environment with access to cutting-edge tools and infrastructure;
- A monthly internship allowance;
- Opportunities for future career steps within our company (internship as a stepping stone).
Ready to work with impact? Apply now and take the first step toward your offshore engineering career!
We are looking forward to hearing from you. We are interested in your CV, but we mainly want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality, and what is your motivation to succeed. So be sure to include a brief cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this internship!
Hit the button, apply, and make the impossible possible with Heerema. We’d love to meet you!