Energy Engineering Associate Project Manager

RINA; Genova; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is recruiting an Energy Engineering Associate Project Manager for its Genoa office, within the EMEA & Asia Pacific Energy Engineering Division. You will support multidisciplinary energy projects, coordinating teams, tracking budgets and timelines, and ensuring client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, documentation control, and active client engagement across oil & gas, offshore, and hydrogen readiness initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in an engineering or technical role within a project setting.
• PM certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner are beneficial.
• Basic understanding of project lifecycle, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Basic knowledge of Agile/Lean methodologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining project plans with tasks, timelines, and milestones.
• Update project trackers and reports to keep stakeholders informed.
• Serve as a client contact; provide updates and address queries.
• Prepare and organize project documentation, ensuring records are accurate and accessible.
• Coordinate meetings, logistics, and distribute agendas and minutes.

Skills

Italian fluency

English fluency

Education

Master’s Degree in Civil/Naval Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Job description

RINA is currently recruiting for a Energy Engineering Associate Project Manager to join its office in Genoa, Italy within the EMEA & Asia Pacific Energy Engineering Division.

Mission

RINA is currently recruiting for a Energy Engineering Associate Project Manager to join its office in Genoa, Italy within the EMEA & Asia Pacific Energy Engineering Division.

The Associate Project Manager, working closely with the Project Manager, contributes to the effective coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary engineering and consultancy projects within the Energy sector, ensuring compliance with the agreed scope, schedule, budget, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and managing client interfaces throughout project execution.

Key Accountabilities

Project Support:

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project plans, defining individual tasks, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with the project team.
• Update project trackers and reports regularly to keep stakeholders informed of project status.

Client Interaction:

• Act as a supporting point of contact for the client, providing regular updates as directed by the Project Manager.
• Address client queries and concerns promptly, escalating issues when necessary to maintain client satisfaction.
• Participate in client meetings, taking notes, and following up on action items.

Documentation:

• Prepare and organize project documentation, ensuring that all records, including contracts, scope documents, and timelines, are accurate and accessible.
• Track document versions and ensure compliance with company documentation standards.
• Assist in creating reports and summaries for internal and client use, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

Scheduling and Coordination:

• Coordinate meetings, arrange logistics, and distribute agendas and minutes to relevant stakeholders.
• Track key project milestones and send reminders to the team to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain and update the project calendar to reflect changes in timelines or deliverable deadlines.

Budget and Risk Monitoring:

• Support budget tracking by collecting and compiling expense reports and project costs for analysis.
• Assist in identifying potential budget variances and flag them for the Project Manager.
• Monitor project risks, document them in risk logs, and report findings to assist with risk mitigation.

Quality Assurance:

• Assist in conducting quality checks on deliverables, ensuring they meet the specified standards.
• Document and report any quality issues or deviations from the project plan.
• Provide feedback to the team on areas for improvement in project processes.

Example of Project Areas

• Oil & Gas and LNG Projects, including engineering, technical consultancy, verification and support for both existing assets and new developments.
• Offshore and Marine Projects, related to offshore platforms, marine structures and offshore facilities.
• Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) Projects, including engineering/document review and survey activities for marine and offshore operations.
• Design Verification, Independent Verification and Certification, mainly related to offshore structures, equipment and engineered systems.
• Structural Integrity, Seismic Engineering and Life Extension Projects, including structural reassessment, seismic analysis, fatigue assessment, and integrity evaluation of existing offshore assets.
• Pipeline Integrity and Hydrogen Readiness Projects, including assessment of existing infrastructure and its suitability for hydrogen transportation.
• Hydrogen and Energy Transition Projects, including engineering and feasibility activities supporting low-carbon and hydrogen developments.
• Multidisciplinary Engineering, FEED and Detailed Engineering Projects, involving the coordination of different technical disciplines throughout the engineering development of energy facilities.
• Oil & Gas and LNG Projects, including engineering, technical consultancy, verification and support for both existing assets and new developments.
• Offshore and Marine Projects, related to offshore platforms, marine structures and offshore facilities.
• Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) Projects, including engineering/document review and survey activities for marine and offshore operations.
• Design Verification, Independent Verification and Certification, mainly related to offshore structures, equipment and engineered systems.
• Structural Integrity, Seismic Engineering and Life Extension Projects, including structural reassessment, seismic analysis, fatigue assessment, and integrity evaluation of existing offshore assets.
• Pipeline Integrity and Hydrogen Readiness Projects, including assessment of existing infrastructure and its suitability for hydrogen transportation.
• Hydrogen and Energy Transition Projects, including engineering and feasibility activities supporting low-carbon and hydrogen developments.
• Multidisciplinary Engineering, FEED and Detailed Engineering Projects, involving the coordination of different technical disciplines throughout the engineering development of energy facilities.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Naval Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Qualifications

• From 1 to 3 years of experience in an engineering or technical role within a project setting, ideally with exposure to cross-functional teamwork.
• Professional project management certifications can be also beneficial (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or similar). A certification in Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) can also be beneficial.
• Basic understanding of project management principles, including project lifecycle, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Basic knowledge of Agile or Lean methodologies is advantageous, depending on the organization's preferred approach.
• Proven ability to work effectively in team settings, ideally with some exposure to cross-functional project work.
• Experience in tracking progress, managing schedules, and coordinating small project components or task lists.
• Basic data analysis skills to support project reporting, with the ability to interpret key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
• Foreign Languages: fluent in Italian and English languages is required

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• 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.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

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 €30,000 and €40,000 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.