Senior Stability Plan Approval Engineer

RINA Piraeus Team; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA seeks a Senior Stability Plan Approval Engineer to join our Florida office. You will review and approve loadline assignments, intact and damage stability booklets, and related stability documentation for newbuilds, in service ships, and conversions.

You will advise clients during design and construction, ensuring compliance with international rules and class society requirements, including SOLAS and MARPOL, across a broad vessel range.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in ship stability, design, or marine operations.
• Experience with stability software tools and conducting ship stability assessments.
• Proven experience reviewing and approving stability plans for new and existing vessels in line with SOLAS, MARPOL and class rules.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve loadline assignments, intact and damage stability booklets, and ballast water management plans.
• Provide guidance during design and construction phases related to stability matters.
• Ensure compliance with IMO, SOLAS and local regulations during plan approvals.

Skills

Stability analysis

Regulatory compliance

Marine operations

Stability software

Metacentric height

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General or Naval Engineering

Tools

Maxsurf

NAPA

Job description

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Senior Stability Plan Approval Engineer

Posting Date: 2 Sept 2026

City: Sunrise, Fl

Location: Sunrise, Fl, US, 33323

Contract Type: Permanent

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Stability Plan Approval Engineerto join its office in Florida within theNorth America MarineDivision.

Mission

Review and approve loadline assignments, intact & damage stability booklets, loading computer and
ballast water management plan, in compliance with Class Rules and Statutory Regulations, for new
buildings, ships in service, and ship’s conversions.Assist clients during the design and construction phase,
providing guidance and support related to load line, stability, loading computer and ballast water
management plan matters.

Key Accountabilities

Review and approve loadline assignments, intact & damage stability booklets, loading computer and
ballast water management plan, in compliance with Class Rules and Statutory Regulations, for new
buildings, ships in service, and ship’s conversions.Assist clients during the design and construction phase,
providing guidance and support related to load line, stability, loading computer and ballast water
management plan matters.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General or Naval Engineering

Qualifications

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in ship stability, design, or marine operations, with a focus on stability
plan approvals and regulatory compliance.
- Significant experience working with stability software tools and conducting ship stability assessments. - Proven experience in reviewing and approving stability plans for new and existing vessels, including
assessing compliance with international regulations such as SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), MARPOL
(Marine Pollution), and other class society rules.
- Hands-on involvement in evaluating load-line calculations, intact stability, damage stability, and
operational stability for a wide range of vessels (e.g., cargo ships, tankers, passenger vessels).
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of ship stability principles, including metacentric height (GM), trim, stability curves, and
the impact of damage on stability.
- Expertise in stability analysis software (e.g., Maxsurf, Stability software, NAPA, etc.) to carry out stability
assessments and review stability documentation.
- Ability to review and approve complex stability calculations, load line assessments, and stability booklets.
- In-depth understanding of regulatory standards (IMO, SOLAS, local/national regulations) and the ability to
ensure compliance with these regulations during plan approval processes.

• 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.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

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.