Senior Structural Engineer

Overview

Senior Structural Engineer

Civil Engineering

Mission

Technical Execution & Project Support

• 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.

Team Coordination & Mentorship

• 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.

Quality & Compliance

• 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.

Client & Stakeholder Interaction

• 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.

Site & Construction Support

• 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

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural engineering or related fields.

Experience

• with structural design, analysis, and project management is essential.
• Technical Skills:
• + Expertise in designing and analyzing structural elements to ensure safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• + Proficiency in performing structural calculations on pressures, loads, and stresses using industry-standard software and methods.
• + Thorough understanding of construction materials and their strengths to appropriately select materials for structural elements.
• + 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.

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.
• 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.*