Building Structural Senior Engineer

Location: Napoli, Genoa, Rome, Italy. Contract Type: Permanent. Level of experience: Senior. Division: Civil Engineering. RINA is currently recruiting for a Building Structural Senior Engineer to join its office in Naples, Genoa and Rome (Italy) within the Civil Engineering Division. Mission The Senior Structural Engineer supports the design, analysis, and execution of complex structural engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance with regulations, and alignment with quality standards. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role is responsible for planning and coordinating engineering activities, supervising junior and intermediate staff, and contributing to the successful delivery of projects. The Senior Engineer acts as a technical lead within project teams, providing expertise and coordination under the overall guidance of the Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager. Key Accountabilities 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. Languages: Italian (native or equivalent proficiency) and fluent English. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Building Engineering or Civil Engineering. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr