Civil Engineering Internship: Work Preparation for Cofferdams

When you think of earthmoving, do you not think of 'a shovel in the ground', but of wet excavations in cofferdams including all incidental activities such as diving work, underwater concrete, and dredging? Then this internship at Ballast Nedam Specialistisch Grondverzet is for you. In Leerdam and/or Gorinchem, you will work on a large and technically challenging infra project: the new Merwede Bridge with piers in the water.

During this internship, you will join the project team and support the startup, preparation, and execution of the cofferdams. You will gain insight into specialist earthmoving techniques and work closely with work preparers and site managers. You will see how design, planning, and execution come together and how theoretical knowledge is applied in practice under difficult conditions. The atmosphere is professional and collegial, with plenty of room to ask questions and take responsibility.

At Ballast Nedam Specialistisch Grondverzet, it is all about high-quality and specialist work. You will work on complex earthmoving projects where cofferdams, underwater concrete, and building in and around water are central.

• Preparing activities for the cofferdams

• Thinking along about planning and phasing of the work

• Supporting the drafting and checking of work plans

• Coordinating with execution and involved disciplines

• Attending project and work meetings

• Identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement

• Supporting during execution at the project location

Read more here about the preparations for the new Merwede Bridge, perhaps you will be contributing to it yourself soon!

• You are following an mbo or hbo education in civil engineering and are available full-time from September;

• You manage the Dutch language at a good level, both spoken and written;

• You take initiative, are curious, and dare to ask questions;

• Interest in infrastructure and specialist earthmoving;

• You work in a structured and accurate manner;

• You enjoy working on a project both indoors and outdoors.

• You receive an internship allowance of €507,- (MBO) or €600,- (HBO) gross per 4 weeks. Converted, that is €550,- (MBO) and €650,- (HBO) gross per month for a full-time internship;

• An internship position where you are truly part of the team. No fetching coffee, but contributing to projects that have a visible impact together with your enthusiastic team;

• Good guidance. Your permanent internship supervisor will teach you the ins and outs of the profession;

• Space to learn and grow. We help you develop, both technically and personally;

• Chance for a follow-up within the organization. Many interns stay for a graduation assignment or start later as a junior.