Intern Flood and Risk analysis methodologies

Flood risk analysis plays a crucial role in understanding and managing the impacts of flooding in a changing climate. With the rapid development of modelling tools and data-driven approaches, it is increasingly important to assess how different methodologies perform in practice.

At Haskoning, we continuously develop and apply innovative tools to support our clients in making informed decisions on flood risk management. In this internship, you will contribute to advancing our expertise by comparing state-of-the-art flood risk analysis methodologies, including modelling frameworks such as SFINCS combined with FloodAdapt, and our in-house Global Flood Risk Tool.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools, work on practical case studies, and support the further development and optimisation of flood risk modelling workflows within an international engineering consultancy environment.

What you do as graduate intern

We are looking for a motivated graduate student who is interested in advancing flood risk modelling and gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art tools. During this internship, you will work closely with our specialists to evaluate different flood risk methodologies and contribute to the further development of our in-house tools. You will combine technical analysis with practical application, helping to improve workflows and provide insights for future development.

The student will work on or support the following activities:

• Setting up and running flood risk models using tools such as SFINCS in combination with FloodAdapt;
• Applying and testing our in-house Global Flood Risk Tool on selected case studies;
• Comparing methodologies for flood risk analysis, assessing their strengths, limitations, and applicability in different contexts;
• Analysing model outputs and visualising results using Python and GIS tools;
• Supporting the development and improvement of in-house tools and workflows, including testing new features;
• Documenting findings and providing recommendations for optimisation and future development of flood risk modelling approaches;
• Collaborating with colleagues to interpret results and translate technical outcomes into practical insights.

Where you will work

You will become part of our Water International advisory group in the Netherlands, working alongside a team of specialists in flood risk, climate resilience and hydraulic modelling. The team is spread across multiple offices, including Delft and Amersfoort, and collaborates closely on both national and international projects.

During your internship, you will be based in the Netherlands, working from either our Delft or Amersfoort office, or a combination of both. You will collaborate closely with colleagues and are expected to work from the office at least three days per week to support teamwork, knowledge sharing and hands-on guidance.

Throughout your internship, you will be supervised by experienced consultants who will support you in developing both your technical and professional skills, while giving you the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects and tool development.

What you bring as an Intern

We are looking for an enthusiastic MSc student with a strong technical background and a keen interest in flood risk modelling and data-driven analysis. You enjoy working with models and tools, are eager to learn, and like to translate technical results into meaningful insights.

• MSc student in hydraulic engineering, water management, or a related field;
• Good proficiency in Python for data analysis and modelling workflows;
• Knowledge of flood risk and flood modelling concepts;
• Experience with GIS tools (such as QGIS or ArcGIS);
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret model results;
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to the development of tools and workflows;
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team;
• Good command of written and spoken English;
• A proactive and self-starting attitude, with an interest in working in a practical engineering environment;
• Willingness to work from the office (Delft and/or Amersfoort) several days per week.

Conditions

• Due to work permit requirements, we can only accommodate interns who hold an EU/EEA or Swiss nationality, or who are enrolled at a university in the Netherlands with a valid Dutch study residence permit.
• We do not provide or fund accommodation. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing.

What you can expect from us

• Personal guidance from a dedicated mentor
• Access to knowledge groups and development programs
• Informal and inclusive work culture with social and sports activities
• Access to Young Haskoning, our network for young professionals, where you can join inspiring events, workshops, and informal gatherings with colleagues