Are you looking for a way to make a direct impact in a team? A challenging internship project where you can push the limits of what is possible? Do you enjoy finding new ways to create and design something focused at efficiency? If so, then look no further than this internship position as a Dredge Components Engineer at Royal IHC!

Internship Project Description

The Dredging & Offshore systems (D&OS) – Dredge Components Engineering Department is responsible for the delivery of the complete engineering package for the dredge line installation on board of cutter suction dredgers (CSD’s) and trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD’s) within Royal IHC. Next to delivering drawing packages to the yard; the engineers also communicate with the production department, supply chain management and customer on a daily basis.

Royal IHC has delivered various custom built cutter suction dredgers (CSD’s) and trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD). All of the CSD’s and TSHD’s are equipped with a dredge line system to transport the dredged mixture from sea bed to ship or to the shore.

The dredge line is a typical wear product. Continuous contact with the dredged mixture (sand, gravel and stones) will cause a lot of wear. However, this wear is not uniform and large (local) differences can occur. In order to keep the stand time of the dredge line as high as possible, it’s important to prevent excessive and local wear as much as possible. Within this internship project, you will investigate and analyze the (local) wear in the dredging pipeline with CFD (or similar tool) and test it against practice. The aim is to gain more insight into (local) wear and to be able to predict and minimize the (local) wear and achieve a better service life for the whole dredge line system. In order to achieve this, you will be involved in a wide range of tasks and have the following responsibilities:

• Investigate and familiarize yourself with the principle of the dredge line and pump system.

• Perform the necessary calculations and create basic documents and / or drawings both in written format and also using drafting and 3D modelling software.

• Liaising with other Dredge Components Engineers to assess your progress and your designs.

• Liaising with several other departments within IHC to gather the necessary information for this assignment.

Your Profile

In order to be able to discuss and inform the organization and colleagues of the developments and initiatives of this internship, one must be a curious, confident and self-driven individual. As a third or fourth-year student, you will be capable of taking the initiative when carrying out your duties. To be eligible for this position you must have:

• A higher vocational education (HBO) or equivalent.

• A study focused on mechanical engineering, shipbuilding or industrial design.

• Experience with 2D and / or 3D modeling software (desirable).

• A high level of interest in the dredging or heavy industry (desirable).

• A good command of Dutch and English, both verbal and written.

The ability to work independently and be self-critical.

We offer:

• This internship offers you a monthly reimbursement of €652,50- based on a full-time week.

• Reimbursement of your travel costs.

• Guidance and support from experienced professionals in the field.

• A challenging and instructive internship within an international company.

• A great opportunity to contribute to the future of the maritime industry.