Internship - Structural Analysis Engineer, Container Ship Torsion (F/M)

Topic: Validating a new simplified method for assessing torsional stresses

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Joining Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore means becoming part of a world-leading organization in maritime classification and certification.

For nearly two centuries, we have been supporting innovation and transformation across the maritime sector, ensuring the safety, performance, and sustainability of ships and offshore infrastructures worldwide.

Our mission? To contribute to a safer and more sustainable maritime world, by providing our technical expertise and commitment to our clients and partners.

Would you like to help make our calculation methods both more accurate and more efficient?

Join the Structure team of our Plan Approval department, based in La Défense (Paris area, France). The team verifies the structural compliance of ships as part of their classification.

Context: to assess stresses induced by torsion on container ships, Bureau Veritas uses a simplified numerical model based on beam theory. Quick to implement, this 2D approach nevertheless gives more conservative results than finite element simulations.

Our Research department has proposed a new stress combination for this model, successfully tested on a pilot ship.

Your goal? Validate this new approach across a fleet of ships of various sizes and identify ways to improve the model.

Your main missions

Supported by the team's engineers, you will:

• Compare results from the 2D beam approach (new combination) and the finite element approach on several ships of different sizes;
• Quantify the improvement and validate the relevance of the new method;
• Analyze the impact of the change on modelling practices and operational results;
• Identify trends and possible optimizations of the model;
• Summarize your work for the Plan Approval and Research departments, to support the decision on adopting this new method.

You will work with our digital tools Mars and VeriStar Hull.

Your strengths to succeed

• Final-year engineering student;
• Solid knowledge of mechanics and finite element analysis;
• Rigor and strong analytical and synthesis skills;
• Good command of English, both written and spoken, to communicate with our international network.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of Bureau Veritas rules

Allowance and benefits

• Location: La Défense (Paris area)
• Allowance: €1,300 to €1,600 gross / month, depending on level of studies
• 50% reimbursement of your public transport pass
• Works Council (CSE): subsidy for leisure and cultural activities

Why join Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore?

By joining Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, you will be part of:

• An international, ambitious, and open-minded team, driven by a passion for the maritime world;
• A work environment built on trust, collaboration, and talent development;
• A company that values curiosity, initiative, and innovation.

Bureau Veritas is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We promote gender equality and support the professional integration, access, and retention of people with disabilities.

Ready to embark on your next professional adventure? Join us in shaping a better maritime world!