Overview
RINA is recruiting for a Building Structural Senior Engineer to join its offices in Naples and Genova (Italy) within the Civil Engineering Division. The Senior Structural Engineer supports the design, analysis, and execution of complex structural engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with quality standards. This role involves planning and coordinating engineering activities, supervising junior and intermediate staff, and acting as a technical lead within project teams under the guidance of the Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager.
The ideal candidate will combine advanced technical expertise in structural calculations with strong field experience, with emphasis on quick decision-making and effective interaction with contractors and subcontractors.
Responsibilities
* Plan and execute advanced structural engineering tasks, including design, analysis, and verification of structural elements, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance.
* Support the development of engineering deliverables such as calculation reports, specifications, and construction drawings, ensuring consistency with project requirements and standards.
* Contribute to problem-solving during design and construction phases, proposing technically sound solutions aligned with project constraints.
* Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers, reviewing their work and supporting their development.
* Coordinate structural engineering tasks within multidisciplinary project teams under the direction of a Principal Engineer or Project Engineering Manager.
* Foster knowledge-sharing and support the technical growth of the team through mentoring and coaching.
* Ensure that all assigned activities are executed in compliance with internal Quality Management System (e.g., RINA QMS), regulatory standards, and client requirements.
* Review technical documentation for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to applicable codes and standards.
* Contribute to internal reviews and participate in continuous improvement processes related to design quality and delivery.
* Interface with clients, consultants, and contractors on technical aspects of structural work, under the guidance of senior or principal staff.
* Participate in meetings, design reviews, and site visits to provide technical input and address project needs.
* Support the preparation of technical reports and presentations to communicate structural solutions effectively.
* Support site inspections and construction-phase engineering services to verify implementation of the design intent.
* Assist in resolving structural issues during construction by providing timely and technically sound responses to contractor inquiries.
* Contribute to condition assessments and structural evaluations for existing assets where required.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Building Engineering or Civil Engineering
Qualifications
* Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural engineering or related fields. Experience with structural design, analysis, and project management is essential.
* Technical Skills:
o Expertise in designing and analyzing structural elements to ensure safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
o Proficiency in performing structural calculations on pressures, loads, and stresses using industry-standard software and methods.
o Thorough understanding of construction materials and their strengths to appropriately select materials for structural elements.
o Experience in developing engineering studies and analyses relevant to design, verification, and certification of building structures, with the ability to provide technical advice on safe designs and construction practices.
o Ability to write sections of reports in English and Italian.
o Experience with structural design software (e.g., SAP2000, Pro_Sap, 3Muri, Sismicad).
o English language (at least B1 level).
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 to interact effectively with others.
* DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN – Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within the area of expertise.
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. Employment practices include equal opportunity and a commitment to a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We comply with Italian Law n. 68/99.
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