Wouter Steffens

Wouter Steffens has a diverse work experience history, starting with their current position as a Project Engineer at SCW Systems since February 2023. Prior to this, they worked as an Engineer at De Ruiter Grondwatertechniek from September 2018 to January 2023. During their time at De Ruiter, they were involved in various activities such as research, advisory, design, and maintenance of systems including heat/cold storage, sprinkler and fire-fighting systems, water supply, and shafts.

Before joining De Ruiter, Wouter served as a Zeiltrainer (Sailing Trainer) at Haarlemsche Jachtclub from an unspecified date in 2013 to September 2022. In this role, they trained and coached a group of youth competitive sailors in Optimist and Splash classes. Wouter conducted weekly training sessions in Haarlem and provided training at the event locations to prepare the sailors for sailing competitions.

Wouter also gained experience as an Afstudeerscriptie (Graduation Thesis) at VTK (Van Tongeren Kennemer BV) from February 2018 to June 2018, where they likely conducted research and wrote a thesis as part of their studies. Additionally, they held the position of Engineering Trainee at Avek Haarlem b.v. from November 2016 to August 2017, and completed an internship as a Stagiair Engineering (Intern Engineer) at C-Job Naval Architects from October 2014 to February 2015.

Overall, Wouter Steffens has a solid background in engineering, project management, and coaching within various industries.

Wouter Steffens has a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Werktuigbouwkunde (Mechanical engineering) from Inholland University of Applied Sciences. Wouter attended this university from 2013 to 2018. Before that, they completed their Atheneum degree in Natuur & Techniek from Mendelcollege, Haarlem, from 2007 to 2013.

In addition to their formal education, Wouter Steffens has obtained several certifications. Wouter completed a specialization in Design and realization of underground open systems (DO) from Branchevereniging Bodemenergie in April 2021. In March 2019, they obtained the Basiscursus Vakmanschap Bodemenergie (B) certification from BodemenergieNL. Wouter also holds a Propedeuse Werktuigbouwkunde certification from Hogeschool Inholland, obtained in July 2014. Furthermore, they obtained the VOL VCA certification from Spectrum Benelux B.V. in November 2014.