Internship dredging operations

Werkgever:
Boskalis
Regio:
Papendrecht
 
Functieomschrijving

Internship Dredging Operations

  • Full-time
  • Department: Dredging operations
  • Level of experience: Starter
  • What we promise 1: Young Boskalis events and activities
  • Organisation: Dredging
  • Region: The Netherlands
  • What we ask of you 3: Taking Initiative
  • What we ask of you 1: Eager to learn
  • Disciplines: Operations
  • What we promise 2: Practical internship
  • What we promise 3: Plenty of room for personal development
  • What we ask of you 2: Building Relationships

    • Company Description

    Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. ​ 

    Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons, together!

    Job Description

    Make your mark as intern at Boskalis! How? You are an engineering student, who cannot wait to embrace the international adventure in your working life and wants to roll off your sleeves and contribute to creating new horizons!

    Within Boskalis, we are looking for a motivated graduate to support us on Dredging projects in the field of Operations. The projects can be anywhere in the world, from land reclamation in the Maldives or maintenance of a harbor in the United Kingdom. Activities where you can be involved could be land expansion, dredging, and rock works. The content of your internship we determine together; based on your skills, preferences, the fit within our organization and available projects.

    Your responsibilities as intern
    As an intern you will be supporting the execution of the project of parts of the project, according to the contract. This can entail lots of different activities such as:

  • Manage and follow-up on site operations with the superintendent for the project such as, mobilization, installation, or demobilization.
  • Create and follow up on detailed panning, monitoring the work for efficient and effective execution, considering quality, cost, and budget.
  • Daily progress reporting.
  • Manage, instruct, and motivate Boskalis’ and subcontractors’ team and vessel crews.

    • Your qualities and experiences

    You can make your mark as intern if:

  • You are a student, following the study track Civil Engineering or equivalent, at least vocational (MBO) or higher.
  • You are currently based in the Netherlands or a Dutch resident.
  • You are independent, pro-active, precise, team player and flexible.
  • You have good English language skills.
  • You are willing to work abroad in a rotational schedule (6 weeks on project, 4 weeks off).
  • You have the minimum age of 18 years and preferable in possession of a driving license.

    • Qualifications

    What you can expect

  • Internship guidance: We offer you the opportunity to get the most out of your internship by giving you the right guidance.
  • Warm welcome: You can count on a warm welcome so that you quickly feel at home at Boskalis.
  • Salary and more: As an intern, you will receive an internship allowance of € 510 per 4 weeks (based on a 40-hour work week). In addition, we offer a fun work environment with lots of challenges.
  • A dynamic work environment: An internship where you can learn a lot from a leading company and where you will be part of a diverse team of experts.
  • Young Boskalis: Have fun and join Young Boskalis during social and sporting activities ranging from pub quizzes, yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailboat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are also an important part of Young Boskalis.

    • Additional Information

    Extra information

    The starting period of this practical internship is in between January and February 2026! This is not a graduate internship.

    Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office in the first two weeks of November. Once it is clear we are a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company. 

    We will be happy to answer your questions about this internship. You can send an email to

    Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies 

    We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment- and selection agencies.