Thesis Internship Industrial Engineering: Energy Transition and Energy Poverty

Learn more. Do more. More career. That is doing an internship at Dura Vermeer.

Finally, you can apply theory in practice: you are excited about it, and so are we! As an intern at Dura Vermeer Bouw en Vastgoed Amsterdam, you will get the chance to be right in the middle of the action. No fetching coffee or paperwork; together with our project manager, you will dive into the practicalities of energy transition and energy poverty. Whether it involves conducting inspections or thinking along about interventions: you make an impact.

Do you want to think along about a social issue that is becoming increasingly urgent? During this internship, you will dive into the theme of energy poverty: what exactly is it, where does it occur, and what does this mean for us as an organization? You will work at the intersection of social and technical aspects and help us determine a direction: how can we respond to this? You will work within one of our teams and be guided by an experienced colleague. You will be given the space to develop yourself and to make a real impact. At this moment, we have one thesis internship position regarding the theme of energy transition and energy poverty

What are you going to do?
You will research what energy poverty entails and how this manifests in practice, particularly in urban areas such as Amsterdam where there are many (social) rental homes.

You will be involved in:

• Mapping out what energy poverty means;

• Gaining insight into where it occurs and which target groups are affected;

• Conducting conversations with housing corporations and market parties (interviews, gathering experiences and data);

• Researching which solutions exist, such as passive building, fewer installations, or smart energy solutions;

• Translating your insights into a clear vision: where should we focus and how can we respond to this?

This is not just about the technology, but precisely about the combination of social impact, market developments, and strategy.

• An internship allowance of €700 per month based on 40 hours per week;

• You will get space for your own initiatives;

• Time for your school assignments/exams;

• The best colleagues to learn the trade from, and they ensure an unprecedentedly good working atmosphere;

• A family business in which we stand ready for one another!

• You are pursuing a HBO (applied sciences) or WO (research university) degree in the direction of civil engineering, built environment, sustainability, industrial engineering, or a similar field; 

• Curiosity about safety in practice, especially in the construction sector;

• Not afraid to roll up your sleeves;

• Proactive, social, and you enjoy working together, but also know how to find your own way independently;

• Available from February 2027 for at least 4 days per week.

Dura Vermeer is an independent family business. And you can notice that. In how we work together, how we look out for one another, and how we build with an eye for future generations. Since 1855, we have been building in the Netherlands, in residential construction, utility construction, infrastructure, and technology. Our independence and long-term vision form the basis for this. With a turnover of € 2.6 billion and over 3,700 colleagues, we belong to the top of the Dutch construction sector. But ultimately, it is not about those figures for us. It is about people. About colleagues who work together on projects you can be proud of – iconic and close by – and contribute to solutions for societal issues. Our ambitions are great. And we only achieve them with committed people. That is why we invest in good employer leadership and a working environment in which you feel at home. Where you can be yourself, feel safe, and speak up. So that you get the best out of yourself and make more together with us.

Want to know more? Contact our Campus recruiter!

Do you have any other questions? Do not hesitate to contact Sanne Jonk via 06 34955966 or s.jonk@duravermeer.nl

Hopefully, we will speak to each other soon!