Genoa Junior Hull Plan Approval Engineer - Categorie Protette 68/99

Location: Genova, IT, 16128

Genoa Junior Hull Plan Approval Engineer - Categorie Protette 68/99

Posting Date

3 Nov 2026

City

Genova

Location

Genova, IT, 16128

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Contract Type

Permanent

Division

Mediterranean and Africa Marine

Level of experience

Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Genoa Junior Hull Plan Approval Engineer - Categorie Protette 68/99 to join its office in Genova, Italy within the Mediterranean and Africa Marine Division.​

Mission

We are looking for a Junior Hull Plan Approval Engineer, registered as a protected category candidate under Italian Law 68/99. The Junior Hull Plan Approval Engineer, supports the development and review of detailed vessel plans, helping to identify and resolve issues related to design requirements while ensuring compliance with client specifications, classification rules, and international standards. Contributes to approval activities for newbuilds, conversions, and existing vessels, including commercial ships and yachts.  #LI-MP3

Key Accountabilities

Assist in reviewing drawings and technical documentation related to fire protection systems, life-saving appliances, safety arrangements, and emergency systems.

Support the verification of compliance with Classification Society Rules, statutory regulations, and international conventions (SOLAS, ISM, IMO, MARPOL).

Provide basic technical support to clients during vessel design and construction phases on safety, fire protection, and lifesaving equipment matters.

Help identify minor non-conformities or inconsistencies in safety plans and arrangements.

Assist in implementing and verifying approved safety solutions onboard.

Collect relevant technical data for safety plan approval activities.

Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, safety assessments, and engineering drawings.

Support documentation submission to authorities and classification bodies

Support tracking of technical and financial progress for assigned tasks.

Apply basic project management principles to manage simple activities.

Provide updates to the Project Manager and help escalate issues when necessary

Participate in supervised site visits, inspections, and measurements.

Support on-site safety verifications and contribute to reporting findings.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience in ship structural design, shipbuilding, or classification society plan approval.

Mandatory requirement: Registered as a protected category candidate under Italian Law 68/99

(collocamento mirato)

Basic knowledge of ship structure, strength analysis, and material properties.

Familiarity with Classification Society Rules (e.g., RINA, DNV, ABS, BV, LR) and international regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, CSR, IACS URs, IMO codes).

Basic knowledge with plan approval procedures, including the review of drawings for compliance with class and statutory requirements.Basic knowledge in ship structural analysis tools (e.g., Ansys, FEMAP, MAESTRO, NAPA Steel) and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Aveva Marine, ShipConstructor).

Understanding of finite element analysis (FEA), fatigue assessment, and buckling calculations.

Basic familiarity with welding standards, shipyard practices, and structural fabrication techniques.

Fluent in Italian; good working knowledge of technical English.

Education

Being at least a bachelor's degree graduate in Naval Engineering, or in the final stage of the degree program

Competencies

WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.​

FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.

DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

Compensation Data

The salary range and job grade for this position are defined based on objective, role-related criteria, and responsibilities in accordance with CCNL RINA (CNEL code I480).

The gross annual salary range foreseen is between € 31,000 and €38,000 and will be finally defined on candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, competencies, and overall alignment with the role.

In addition, an annual variable compensation component is provided, based on both Company and individual performance objectives in accordance with the current policies and collective agreements.

The overall compensation package is complemented by the Company's welfare.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.