Assignment type: Internship
Start date: September 2026
Assignment duration: 6 months
Location: Veghel
Education level: Bachelor / Master
Desired study: Built Environment, Civil Engineering or related
Language: Dutch / English
Description of Assignment
Driven by sustainability, Vanderlande and its customers are looking for alternative materials for their structural components, which are currently made from steel. Timber is seen as a highly likely alternative. Therefore, there is a need to investigate this topic and acquire more practical knowledge. This will make it an actual alternative, not just a possibility.
The assignment consists of several topics:
- Investigate the use of timber
- Design typical timber structures and establish design rules
- Research the impact on the entire process, including engineering, costs and time
- Provide input on next steps
Department Description
The Steel Competence Team is part of the Engineering Department within the Domain Distribution. This team supports projects in the parcel and distribution market with key accounts such as Amazon, DHL and UPS during sales and execution.
Typical activities for this team include designing platforms and other structures, coordinating with suppliers, providing advice on construction-related matters, and determining budgets for steelwork together with cost engineers. All of this is carried out in close collaboration with the sales department and engineers from other disciplines within a project team.
Tasks/Responsibilities
- Create designs for timber structures as an alternative to steel structures (3D models)
- Perform structural analysis for timber structures
- Set design principles and technical requirements for the procurement of timber structures
- Document different solutions and trade-offs
- Propose the next steps
Your Profile
- Knowledge of structural engineering in steel and timber
- You are Creative and solution-oriented
- You have a curious mind and enterprising attitude
- You are able to work with structural analysis software (preferably Scia Engineer) and AutoCAD
- *Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands.
Contact
Do you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship in our organization? Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: internship@vanderlande.com.