Oceans of Energy

Oceans of Energy

Careers & Team

VACANCIES

PVE Engineer

We are looking for a Photovoltaics and Electrical Engineer to design and build the electrical system (integration) of our prototype units & pilot farms.

Sales Engineer

We are looking for a Sales Engineer to support the Commercial and Business Development Teams with preparing commercial proposals and tenders.

Offshore Installation Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Offshore Installation Supervisor to prepare, plan, subcontract, execute and supervise the offshore / nearshore installation of our prototype units & pilot farms.

Construction Engineer

We are looking for a Construction Engineer to lead the building of our prototpes.

INTERNSHIPS

Offshore Installation Engineer Internship

Prepare, plan, subcontract, execute and supervise the offshore / nearshore installation of permanent mooring systems.

(Electrical) Construction Engineer Internship

Designing and building of high-voltage systems at sea, that are water tight. Work on innovative monitoring systems that can withstand and monitor the conditions at sea.

Software Engineering Internship

Designing, managing and assembling hardware, saving data, building database and building interface.

Business Internships

As Business Intern you contribute to our Commercial/marketing strategy and manage our online channels: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and our website. More information?

Engineering Internships

Our engineers, both staff and interns, play a key role in the development of our novel floating renewable energy platforms. Maritime engineering, structural engineering, mechanical solutions, determining the mooring loads of floating structures, analyzing the hydrodynamic behavior building prototypes and installing them at sea is our process of bringing our design from concept to reality.

OPEN APPLICATION

Not what you are looking for? Don’t worry, Please try an open solicitation!

TEAM

Allard van Hoeken MSc, MBA

Allard van Hoeken MSc, MBA

Founder & CEO
Allard has more than 20 years experience with permanently moored offshore systems and new technologies for offshore applications, at The Ocean Cleanup and at Bluewater.
Fabian Jeroen Koppes MSc

Fabian Jeroen Koppes MSc

Structural & Hydrodynamic Engineer
Fabian has a background in Civil Engineering and graduated for his MSc in Offshore Engineering and Structural Dynamics at the TU Delft. Focussing specifically on numerical modelling of Offshore Floating Solar Modules.
Maarten van Poppelen MSc

Maarten van Poppelen MSc

Project Engineer
Maarten has a background in Mechanical Engineering obtained at the University of Twente. During his studies he was a team member of Solar Team Twente.
Yuri Cholak

Yuri Cholak

Development Engineer
Yuri graduated in Aerospace engineering, with interest in electrical engineering. He has experience in inventing and constructing new technologies on his own.
Mar Santos MSc

Mar Santos MSc

Marine Biologist
Mar has a background in general biology and holds an International Master of science in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea MSc), in which she followed the specialization track of ‘Marine Environment Health’
Alex van Hoeken BSc

Alex van Hoeken BSc

Sales Director
Alex, graduated from the Colorado School of Mines and the International School of Brussels, has 25 years of experience in the mining, maritime & energy sectors in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Brigitte Vlaswinkel PhD

Brigitte Vlaswinkel PhD

Operations & Research Director
Brigitte (PhD, Marine Geology, University of Miami) has more than 15 years experience in the corporate and academic world focusing on marine & environmental research.
Robert van der Wiel MSc

Robert van der Wiel MSc

Hydrodynamic Engineer
Robert (MSc in Coastal & Civil Engineering from TUDelft) graduated at Deltares on wave energy production and is specialised in wave modelling.
Ariane van Hoeken MA

Ariane van Hoeken MA

PR
Ariane holds an MA degree in Communications and Information Sciences from the University of Groningen and has vast experience in press relations in the technology and renewable energy sectors.
Erik Borkent

Erik Borkent

Construction Engineer
Erik is a graduate Mechanical Engineer, focussing on the different materials applicable at sea.
Cornelius Schröder

Cornelius Schröder

Engineer
Cornelius is enrolled in the MSc program Mechanical Engineering at TU München. In his internship he focuses on feasibility studies for future projects and tasks evolving around offshore installation. He also holds a BSc degree in Economics.
Willemijn Botman MSc

Willemijn Botman MSc

Engineer
Willemijn is a Marine Technology student from TU Delft. She is graduating for her master specialisation in hydromechanics.
Johnny Meit MSc

Johnny Meit MSc

Financial Controller
Johnny graduated in Energy Science (Utrecht University) and Business Administration (University of Amsterdam) and was previously active at Cleantech Venture Capitalist Yellow&Blue. He is responsible for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities.
Pieter Simke de Vries MSc

Pieter Simke de Vries MSc

Project Engineer
Pieter holds an MSc in Control and Simulation, Aerospace Engineering from TU Delft, with a minor in Sustainable Energy Technologies.
Trevor Hindmarch MSc

Trevor Hindmarch MSc

Senior Environmental Advisor
Trevor holds a MSc in Biology and is a highly experienced ecologist with a proven track record of interacting with engineering teams, regulators and external stakeholders to successfully navigate environmental and social risks.
Noor ten Harmsen van der Beek

Noor ten Harmsen van der Beek

Engineer
Noor is a Hydraulic Engineering student at Delft University of Technology. She is doing an internship focused on the mooring system of our floaters.
Mitchell Williams

Mitchell Williams

Researcher in Sustainable Development
Mitchell is a MSc student at Wageningen University studying Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management with a specialization in marine governance.
Harald van Hoeken BSc

Harald van Hoeken BSc

Sales Director
Harald, graduated from Florida Institute of Technology in Aerospace Engineering and Ocean Engineering, has 25 years of experience in the energy sector and worked for the past 5 years in developing floating solar projects. He leads the business development and commercial teams.

“At Oceans of Energy we foresee that land space is too scarce for renewable energy. We believe the future lies at sea. It is the world’s oceans that offer abundant potential for clean energy. We develop and deliver floating solar systems which generate clean energy at offshore locations, independent of sea and wind conditions.”

Allard van Hoeken, Founder and CEO

From left to right: Her Royal Highness Princess Mabel, Allard van Hoeken, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix.

Allard was awarded with the first Prince Friso Engineers Award in 2015 and named Engineer of the Year by the Royal Institute Of Engineers (KIVI).

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