Dirk Van Der Laan
About Dirk Van Der Laan
Dirk Van Der Laan is a Graduate Intern at Arup, with a background in civil engineering and experience in parametric design from previous roles at Sweco.
Graduate Intern at Arup
Dirk Van Der Laan is currently serving as a Graduate Intern at Arup in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland. Since starting in 2020, Dirk has engaged in a graduation project focused on optimizing the design of orthotropic steel decks using structural optimization techniques. He aims to contribute to advancements in structural engineering practices through his project work.
Consultant Parametric Design at Sweco
Dirk Van Der Laan worked at Sweco as a Consultant Parametric Design in 2020 for a six-month period. Located in De Bilt, Utrecht, Dirk's role involved employing parametric design skills in various projects, allowing for more efficient and innovative design processes.
Education in Civil Engineering at TU Delft
Dirk Van Der Laan studied at Technische Universiteit Delft, where he completed his Master's degree in Civil Engineering from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from 2015 to 2018. His academic background provided a strong foundation in technical skills crucial for his roles in engineering and design.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Prior to his current role at Arup, Dirk Van Der Laan accumulated diverse work experience. He served as an Assistant-Teacher at Stichting Studiebegeleiding Leiden, and he held various other positions including a short-term role in courier services at DL Logistics Group in 2015, and a long-term position as a Store Employee at Albert Heijn from 2013 to 2019 in Mijdrecht.
Internship Experience in Parametric Design
Dirk Van Der Laan interned at Sweco from 2019 to 2020 in Parametric Design for four months. This role, also based in De Bilt, Utrecht, allowed him to enhance his expertise in parametric design while contributing to innovative engineering projects.