Italy Electrical Plan Approval Engineer

Posting Date: 27 Mar 2026

City: Trieste

Location: Trieste, IT, 34135

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Mediterranean and Africa Marine

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Italy Electrical 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. #LI-MC1

Key Accountabilities

• Review and approve drawings of electrical and automation systems, including autonomous ship technology and cyber security, on ships, offshore units, and marine equipment, 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 electrical and automation systems on ships, including autonomous ship technology and cyber security.
• Provide support for the elaboration of detailed marine engineering plan review, in compliance with applicable RINA rules, international conventions and contractual requirements.
• Provide support for the resolution of issues related to conflicting design requirements and material standards.
• Provide direct day‑to‑day support and oversight of project elements, visit sites to take measurements.
• Provide direct or indirect support to engineers or engineering teams by gathering data, submitting documentation to officials and other day‑to‑day duties.
• Prepare the project deliverables (technical reports, project performance documentations and engineering drawings, etc.).
• Take ownership and responsibility over the financial progress of assigned tasks.
• Understand and apply project management concepts providing feedback to project manager, serve as reference for the escalation of issues.
• Manage simple projects assigned applying project management concepts and techniques.
• Assess minor structural problems for internal/external clients to determine solutions with minimal supervision.
• Answer contractor questions on behalf of the supervising engineer, and serve as liaisons between engineering and construction personnel.

Education

Master’s Degree in Automation and Control Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the cyber security or electrical/automation engineering field, particularly with maritime electrical systems or in a technical consultancy environment.
• Solid understanding of cyber security and electrical/automation regulations and standards (e.g., IEC, IMO) for ships and maritime operations, including system design, installation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of plan approval processes within the maritime industry, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies and international standards.
• Experience in evaluating plans and drawings for cyber security, marine vessels, reviewing them for safety, compliance, and technical feasibility.
• Familiarity with the use of simulation tools and design software to assess systems performance.
• Proficiency in creating detailed reports and documentation, outlining compliance status, technical findings, and recommendations for approval.
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential electrical system issues or areas of non‑compliance during technical reviews.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and clients to facilitate the approval process and address technical concerns.
• A solid understanding of electrical/automation systems on board ships, such as automation systems, generators, switchboards, propulsion control systems, and battery management.
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way

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.

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