Junior Plan Approval Engineer

Posting Date: 27 Aug 2026

City: Trieste

Location: Trieste, IT, 34135

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Mediterranean and Africa Marine

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Junior Plan Approval Engineer to join its office in Trieste, Italy within the Mediterranean and Africa Marine Division.

Mission

This role focuses on supporting the elaboration of detailed plan and design reviews, resolving issues related to conflicting design requirements, ensuring client requirements and applicable standards are met. Projects could include the approval of new building, conversion, and existing vessels and yachts.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and approve drawings of safety, fire protection for ships and offshore units, on the basis of the assigned tasks.

• Review and approve drawings of lifesaving appliances and navigation lights for ships and offshore units, on the basis of the assigned tasks.

• Activities relevant to drawing approval for the issue of certificates for marine equipment for MED Directive and RINA Type Approval.

• Verification of the compliance with Class Rules and Statutory Regulations (e.g. SOLAS Convention, COLREG Convention, National Flag requirements) for new buildings, ships in service, and ship’s conversions.

• Assist clients providing guidance and support related to safety, fire protection, and lifesaving equipment. #LI-MP3

Qualifications

• Understanding of maritime safety regulations (SOLAS, IMO) and their application in the approval of safety plans for ships.

• Evaluate safety plans based on safety standards and regulations, ensuring proper implementation on ships.

• Knowledge of various safety systems on ships, including fire safety systems, life-saving appliances, and emergency evacuation procedures.

• Knowledge of the process of approving safety documentation for ships, including evaluating compliance with maritime safety regulations and recommending improvements.

• Ability to work closely with senior engineers and other stakeholders, providing support to ensure the safety plan approval process runs smoothly.

• Communication and reporting skills provide recommendations for safety improvements in compliance with regulations.

Education

Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering

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 € 36.000 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.