Van Oord – International Career Event

About us

With almost 6,500 employees and a fleet of 60 vessels, we strive to enhance the energy transition and to deliver climate adaption and marine infrastructure solutions worldwide. Within our strategy we focus on safety, sustainability, digitalisation and our people.  Sustainability, innovation and collaboration are key to successfully facing today’s global challenges. Together we can create new solutions that contribute to a better world. We want to inspire and involve everyone and that is why we are deploying our game-changing sustainability programme S.E.A.: Sustainable Earth Actions. Van Oord’s sustainability programme focuses of four pillars: enhancing the energy transition, accelerating climate action, empowering nature and communities and achieving net-zero emissions. 

Within our company we have a strong focus on working together in teams and with clients to achieve the best results. We are a learning company that constantly strives to improve. We believe that mutual respect and open communication is the key to trust and to cooperate.  

What are we looking for?

• Resilient, collaboration, adaptability, language: English, entrepreneurship
  e.g., analytical thinking, team spirit, adaptability, language skills, etc.

What do we offer?

Internships: Women in Trading summer placement

• This programme offers an incredible opportunity to gain unique insights into one of Europe’s leading energy trading houses.
• Learn from industry experts and explore the fast-paced world of energy trading.
• Build your confidence through workshops, career coaching and mentorship.
• Connect with diverse communities, including our Global Women’s Network.

Graduate programs: Finance, Commercial, Business Transformation & Strategy, IT Developer, HR, IT

• We have a range of graduate programmes, each involved choosing rotations in a variety of areas, giving broad exposure to our business and working cultures. Our several years-long Industrial Placement programmes involve working alongside industry experts and building experience and skills that will help you flourish in your career.

• Opportunity to work internationally.

• Mentorship.

Undergraduate placement programmes: Communications & Events, Energy Trading Operations, HR, IT, Risk, Power Transmission

• Providing a range of learning opportunities that match your studies. Jump-start your career and gain the skills and knowledge that you need on your way to building your future.
• Development and training opportunities.

What are our sustainable initiatives?

Sustainability, innovation and collaboration are key to successfully facing today’s global challenges. Together we can create new solutions that contribute to a better world. We want to inspire and involve everyone and that is why we are deploying our game-changing sustainability programme S.E.A.: Sustainable Earth Actions. Van Oord’s sustainability programme focuses of four pillars: enhancing the energy transition, accelerating climate action, empowering nature and communities and achieving net-zero emissions.