Meet Rijkswaterstaat, the Department of Waterways and Public Works of the netherlands, and discover career opportunities
Curious if working at the Department of Waterways and Public Works of the ministry of infrastructure of the Netherlands could be interesting for you?
On the afternoon of Tuesday March 24th, UT graduates and other professionals working at the Department of Waterways and Public Works of the Ministry of Infrastructure of the Netherlands (Rijkswaterstaat) will come back to campus to explain about their work experience at Rijkswaterstaat and share information about interships and traineeships at this interdisciplinary organisation that makes true impact for society.
Be inspired by UT graduates & Professionals making real impact
During this event, you will get to know Rijkswaterstaat and the people who work there: Director-General Martin Wijnen will guide you through the major societal challenges Rijkswaterstaat works on every day, and afterwards, young UT graduates will share their personal stories: how they found their jobs, what they do on a daily basis, and how their studies prepared them for working life.
Since Rijkswaterstaat will start a new recruitment round for internships and traineeships shortly after this event, this is the perfect moment to:
- Explore your options
- Ask all your questions
- Discover which opportunities suit you best
Practical Information
Date & location: Tuesday March 24th, 2026. DesignLab main hall, The Gallery. University of Twente.
Programme
16:00 – 16:10 | Walk-in.
16:10 – 16:30 | Keynote – Martin Wijnen, Director-General.
16:30 – 16:55 | UT Graduates share their experience.
16:55 – 18:00 | Meet & connect
- Talk informally with the speakers
- Ask questions about internships, traineeships and working at RWS
- Network in a relaxed setting with a drink and a snack.
You might recognise yourself in their stories – and discover whether Rijkswaterstaat is a good fit for you.
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