Germany Senior Hull Plan Approval Engineer

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

Job summary

RINA Piraeus Team in Hamburg seeks a Senior Hull Plan Approval Engineer to review and approve hull structures in accordance with Class Rules and international standards. You will perform strength and finite element analyses, provide technical guidance to clients, manage projects, and collaborate with surveyors and engineering teams to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluent English

German language

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Interpersonal influence

Domain & business acumen

Education

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

Tools

ANSYS

FEMAP

MAESTRO

NAPA Steel

AutoCAD

NAPA

ShipConstructor

Job description

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Germany Senior Hull Plan Approval Engineer

Posting Date: 15 Oct 2026

City: Hamburg

Location: Hamburg, DE, 20457

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: North Europe Marine

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is a global knowledge company whereexpertisetravels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complexchallenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individualknow-howinto collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Germany Senior Hull Plan Approval Engineer to join our office in Hamburgwithin theNorth 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. #LI-DP1

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.
• 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, digitalmindsand specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think,collaborateand 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. RINAprovidesequal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis. We are compliant with Italian Law n. 68/99.