Van Oord – Create a better world for future generations, by marine ingenuity
Van Oord is a global player in the field of Offshore Energy and Dredging and infrastructure. We are a family-owned company with over 155 years of experience as an international marine contractor. With almost 6000 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?
We are always looking for young talent to join Van Oord and contribute to the projects and challenges of tomorrow.
Whether you are looking for an internship, a graduation internship or a working student position, there are various opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience within our organisation. We welcome students from different educational backgrounds who are eager to learn, take initiative and develop themselves in an international and dynamic environment.
Are you graduating and looking for your next step? Our Traineeship could be a great opportunity for you! The next Traineeship programme will start in September 2027, with recruitment starting in January 2027. The programme offers young professionals the opportunity to develop their skills, gain experience across different areas of the business and build a strong foundation for their career at Van Oord.
So, whether you are looking for an internship, a graduation opportunity, a working student position or a first step after graduation, we are always interested in meeting ambitious young talent!
What do we offer?
As a young professional we have a diversity of career opportunities for you in one of our departments. We offer (graduation) internships, traineeships and working student vacancies. You will be part of a global community where every day is a new opportunity to explore and learn. Joining our multicultural team will give you a chance to experience and rewarding career opportunity, as we will encourage you to learn by doing and discovering. Besides working and learning you also have the change to engage in various social activities. Our Young van Oord Community organises different activities, such as; afternoon drinks, workshops, meet & greets with board members and sport events.
Curious what we have to offer; check our website for more information.