Engineering Intern
Key Skills
Job Description
About The Role Are you a motivated student looking to gain hands-on experience in renewable energy technology? Join Weco as an Engineering Intern and work alongside our team of passionate engineers on real offshore energy projects. What you'll do As an intern at Weco, you will contribute directly to ongoing development projects. You'll assist with mechanical design, testing, data analysis, or software development depending on your background and interests. You'll be part of a small, motivated team where your contributions matter from day one. Important To be eligible for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the Netherlands. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship or work permit support. If you require sponsorship to work in the Netherlands, we kindly ask you not to apply at this time. Applications can be sent to [email protected]. Requirements Currently enrolled in BSc or MSc program in Engineering, Physics, or related field Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Curious mindset with initiative and willingness to learn Good communication skills in English Available for at least 3-6 months What We Offer Hands-on experience with cutting-edge wave energy technology Work directly with experienced engineers and researchers Flexible working arrangements Opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future Potential for thesis project collaboration
Core Responsibilities
Assist with ongoing offshore energy development projects, contributing to mechanical design, testing, data analysis, or software development based on the intern’s background and interests. Work alongside engineers and researchers on wave energy technology projects.
Requirements
Candidates must be enrolled in a BSc or MSc program in Engineering, Physics, or a related field, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They should be curious, proactive, willing to learn, communicate well in English, and be available for at least 3–6 months; authorization to work in the Netherlands is required, and sponsorship is unavailable.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Thesis Project Collaboration
About Weco - the Wave Energy Collective
Industry: Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
Company size: 2-10 employees
Safeguarding our beautiful planet for future generations and pushing boundaries of technology are at the core of our business. At Weco, we develop innovative solutions to produce electricity from ocean waves. By harvesting the energy in waves around the world, we will be able to produce power equal to the needs of more than 3 billion households. Wave energy is currently a significantly underused form of renewable energy. By developing a novel wave energy converter, we will close this gap in the energy transition and contribute to a more sustainable future. Join us in transforming waves to watts!