Germany Senior Hull Plan Approval Engineer

RINA; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is a global knowledge company, delivering engineering and inspection services across more than 100 nationalities. We are seeking a Germany Senior Hull Plan Approval Engineer to join our Hamburg office in the North Europe Marine Division.

The role centers on reviewing and approving hull structures for newbuilds, offshore units, and conversions, ensuring compliance with Class Rules and international standards.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hull design and plan approval experience.
• Strong knowledge of Classification Society Rules and maritime regs (SOLAS, MARPOL, CSR, IACS UR, IMO).
• Experience with naval architecture software and ship design standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve hull structures in line with Class Rules and statutory regulations.
• Perform strength calculations, beam analyses, and finite element analyses to support plan approval.
• Provide technical guidance to clients during design and construction.
• Review drawings, reports, and documents for compliance with requirements.
• Manage projects, monitor progress and support technical escalations with the Project Manager.
• Provide technical support to clients, contractors, surveyors, and teams, including site visits.

Skills

Hull design

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Naval Architecture

Tools

ANSYS

FEMAP

MAESTRO

NAPA Steel

AutoCAD

NAPA

ShipConstructor

Job description

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Germany Senior Hull Plan Approval Engineer to join our office in Hamburg within the North Europe Marine Division.

Mission

The role focuses on the review and approval of hull structures, ensuring compliance with Class Rules, statutory regulations, international standards, and client requirements. Projects will include newbuild ships, offshore units, conversions.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and approve structural drawings of ships, offshore units, and marine equipment in accordance with Class Rules, International Standards and Statutory Regulations.
• Perform and evaluate strength calculations, beam analyses, and finite element analyses to support plan approval activities.
• Provide technical guidance to clients during design and construction and resolve complex structural issues.
• Review engineering drawings, technical reports, and project documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Manage assigned projects, monitor technical and financial progress and support the Project Manager on technical escalations.
• Provide technical support to clients, contractors, surveyors, and engineering teams, including site visits when required.
• Provide specialist expertise to service delivery and research and development activities.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Naval Architecture, Naval Engineering, Marine Engineering.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in hull design, shipbuilding, marine engineering, or plan approval, ideally within a Classification Society.
• Strong knowledge of Classification Society Rules and international maritime regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, CSR, IACS Unified Requirements, and IMO Codes.
• In-depth knowledge of passenger ship design and structural requirements.
• Previous experience with an IACS member Classification Society is considered an advantage.
• Experience with relevant structural analysis and naval architecture software such as ANSYS, FEMAP, MAESTRO, NAPA Steel, AutoCAD, NAPA, or ShipConstructor.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken. German language is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in technical work.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Competencies

• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• 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.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued and empowered to develop their potential. RINA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis. We are compliant with Italian Law n. 68/99.