Internship - Engineering Project Manager (E&S/ESIA)

RINA; Genova; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly allowance

International environment

Job summary

RINA, a global knowledge company with a 160-year heritage, invites applications for an Internship - Engineering Project Manager (E&S/ESIA) to join the ESG and Sustainability Project Management Division in Genoa.

As an intern, you will support proposals and projects related to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, work alongside experienced professionals, and gain exposure to the full lifecycle from tender analysis to reporting in an international, multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ESIA processes and international environmental standards.
• Ability to analyze proposals and project performance with statistics and KPIs.
• Proactive, innovative mindset with openness to digital tools and new technologies.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French or Spanish is advantageous.
• Familiarity with project management principles including scheduling and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal preparation and tender analysis.
• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and deliverable trackers.
• Monitor budgets and prepare variance reports and KPIs.
• Maintain risk logs and quality checklists.
• Coordinate with project engineers, discipline leaders and external consultants.
• Draft progress and final project reports.
• Suggest digital tools and improved methods for proposal and project management.

Skills

ESIA knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

English fluency

French or Spanish

PM basics

Education

Master’s degree in Economics or Management Engineering

Master’s degree in Environmental or Energy Engineering

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 Internship - Engineering Project Manager (E&S/ESIA) to join our office in Genoa within the ESG and Sustainability Project Management Division.

Mission

The intern will join the Environmental & Social advisory team and support Project Managers in the preparation of proposals and the delivery of projects related to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and other E&S advisory services. Working alongside experienced professionals, the intern will gain hands‑on exposure to the full project lifecycle, from tender analysis and proposal drafting to project planning, monitoring and reporting, while developing practical skills in project management within an international, multidisciplinary consulting environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Proposal support: The intern will help analyse tender documentation and client requirements, contribute to drafting sections of technical and financial proposals such as methodology, work plan and team structure, collect and organise inputs from technical disciplines and partners, and help track internal deadlines to ensure timely and compliant submissions;
• Project support: The intern will assist Project Managers in preparing and updating project plans, schedules and deliverable trackers, follow the progress of activities against scope and timeline, and help keep stakeholders informed of updates and changes;
• Budget and performance monitoring: The intern will support the tracking of project costs against budget, help prepare variance reports and status updates, and contribute to building statistics and KPIs on proposal and project performance, identifying trends and possible efficiency improvements;
• Risk and quality: The intern will help maintain risk logs and quality checklists, support the review of deliverables for consistency with client and company standards, and contribute to collecting lessons learned at the end of projects;
• Client and team coordination: the intern will take part in internal and client meetings, prepare meeting minutes and follow up on action items, and support coordination with project engineers, discipline leaders and external consultants;
• Documentation: the intern will help keep project records, reports and documentation accurate and up to date, and contribute to drafting progress and final project reports;
• Process innovation: the intern will be encouraged to propose and test digital tools and working methods that can make proposal and project management processes more efficient

Education

Master’s Degree in Economics or Management Engineering

Other in Environmental Engineering or Energy Engineering

Qualifications

Knowledge of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) processes and familiarity with international Environmental & Social standards and requirements would be considered an advantage.

• Problem solving and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to analyze proposal and project performance, develop relevant statistics and KPIs, identify trends and recommend improvements to increase efficiency.
• Proactive, innovation-oriented mindset, with openness to new technologies, digital tools and working methods aimed at improving proposal and project management processes.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of French or Spanish is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity of project management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• 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.

Compensation Data

The internship is designed as a training and orientation experience and, as such, provides a monthly allowance in accordance with applicable regional regulations and Company policies.

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.