Civil Engineering Intern

Job title: Civil Engineering Intern
Recruiter: Mark Hietkamp
Vacancy ID: 4614

For our XL-projects team within the Design & Construction department, we are looking for a fourth-year intern.

During this graduation internship, you will work on one of the largest drinking water infrastructure projects in the Netherlands: the Overijssel Drinking Water Connection. You will investigate innovative construction methods for approximately 180 kilometers of drinking water transport pipelines, thereby making a direct contribution to the future of the drinking water supply. This internship offers you the chance to combine theory and practice, conduct independent research, and provide advice to experienced project professionals.

No two days are the same and you contribute to something important: extracting, purifying, and delivering 1 billion liters of top-quality drinking water every single day. Every drop counts!

During this graduation internship, you will investigate innovative techniques for the construction of drinking water transport pipelines within the Overijssel Drinking Water Connection project. You will assess both the technical and economic feasibility of various execution methods and translate your findings into concrete recommendations for Vitens.

• Conducting a literature study on alternative construction methods for drinking water transport pipelines, such as plowing and other innovative techniques.
• Identifying and describing preconditions, laws and regulations, and relevant standards, including NEN 3650.
• Comparing execution methods on aspects such as cost, risks, efficiency, sustainability, and impact on the environment.
• Testing theoretical findings against practice within the Overijssel Drinking Water Connection project.
• Drafting a graduation report with conclusions on the feasibility of the investigated techniques and recommendations for further research.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and other specialists within Design & Construction. In doing so, you will be given the space to conduct independent research and develop your expertise within a socially relevant project. As a graduation intern, you will strengthen the XL-projects team. This team consists of experienced project professionals, including a project manager, engineers, and project control specialists.

Important tasks

We are primarily curious about who you are and what you can do. It is important that you are yourself and bring an inquisitive and analytical mindset. We see this reflected in the execution of technical issues and the translation of research results into practical solutions.

Furthermore, we rely on you:

• You are following a HBO or WO degree in Civil Engineering or a comparable technical study.
• You are looking for a graduation internship in which you can conduct independent research.
• You have an interest in underground infrastructure, pipeline technology, and execution methods.
• You can analyze information and report in a structured manner.
• You work independently, but also actively seek collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.
• You have command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written (B2 level).

As a Civil Engineering Intern, you will join an enthusiastic team and get the opportunity to gain practical experience. We will coordinate the number of hours and internship days together. In addition, we offer the following employment conditions, among others:

• An internship allowance of € 525.00 per month
• Travel allowance in accordance with the CAO water companies
• Participation in Intern Day and other activities within Vitens
• An educational internship with professional guidance and room for personal development

Want to work on making our drinking water supply future-proof? Then we would love to receive your application. Questions about the procedure? Look here at the application procedure within Vitens or ask your questions to our recruiter Mark Hietkamp via Mark.Hietkamp@vitens.nl. Want to know more about the content of the position? Email manager Diederick Bouwmeester via Diederick.Bouwmeester@vitens.nl

As the largest drinking water company, our goal is to make every drop sustainable by 2030. Curious how we want to realize this? Then take a look at About Vitens | Vitens.

Vitens is important for the basic services in our society. Therefore, we always request a screening before we hire someone. Part of this screening is providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).

Recruitment agencies are not appreciated in response to this vacancy.