Hull Plan Approval Engineer - Protected 68/99 (Genova)

RINA; Genova; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is actively seeking a Junior Hull Plan Approval Engineer in Genoa, Italy, within the Mediterranean and Africa Marine Division. This role targets a protected-category candidate under Italian Law 68/99 and involves supporting the development of vessel plans, ensuring compliance with client specifications and international standards.

The position requires basic ship structural knowledge, familiarity with SOLAS/MARPOL rules, and proficiency in CAD/FEA tools.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 elevate issues when necessary
• Participate in supervised site visits, inspections, and measurements.
• Support on-site safety verifications and contribute to reporting findings.

Skills

Protected category 68/99 (Law 68/99)

Ship structure knowledge

Classification Society Rules knowledge

Plan approval procedures knowledge

FEA knowledge (Fatigue, buckling)

Welding standards familiarity

Italian language fluency

Technical English knowledge

CAD tools familiarity (AutoCAD, Aveva,

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Engineering

Tools

Ansys

FEMAP

MAESTRO

NAPA Steel

AutoCAD

Aveva Marine

ShipConstructor

Job description

RINA is actively seeking a Junior Hull Plan Approval Engineer in Genoa, Italy, within the Mediterranean and Africa Marine Division. This role targets a protected-category candidate under Italian Law 68/99 and involves supporting the development of vessel plans, ensuring compliance with client specifications and international standards.

The position requires basic ship structural knowledge, familiarity with SOLAS/MARPOL rules, and proficiency in CAD/FEA tools.