Senior Geotechnical Engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its office in Genoa, Milan or Rome, Italy within the Energy Engineering Solutions Division.

Mission

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented and responsible for his/her technical duties, capable of working autonomously and under supervision, executing projects within the division, interfacing and coordinating with other peers. You will work on challenging offshore and onshore projects, providing consultancy on ground characterization and foundation design. Working together as a global team, you will be expected to achieve extraordinary results in a demanding and changing business environment.

Key Accountabilities

1. Develop geotechnical engineering projects from the preliminary phase to the detailed design, as well as the technical control of projects developed by other parties under the supervision of a principal engineer or a managing engineer.
2. Design of foundation/retaining structures (bearing capacity, settlement, soil–structure interaction), slope stability, underground structures design and other geotechnical topics.
3. Develop finite element or difference models for static and dynamic analyses.
4. Obtain soil and rock samples to determine compressibility, efficiency, strength and other factors that affect the structure’s behaviour.
5. Develop project schedules and deliverable timelines under the supervision of more experienced engineers.
6. Prepare technical deliverables (technical reports, project performance documentation, engineering drawings, etc.).
7. Prepare progress technical reports.
8. Be aware and understand the Quality Policy and ensure that all assigned activities are executed in accordance with the RINA QMS.

Education

Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in geotechnical engineering, with a proven track record of project development and design. PhD is advisable. Experience in offshore campaigns is considered a plus.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in geotechnical engineering principles and practices, with a strong background in foundation and retaining structure design, slope stability analysis, underground structures design, and other geotechnical topics. Experience in developing finite element or difference models for static and dynamic analyses. Ability to interpret results from laboratory testing to determine compressibility, strength, and other factors affecting structure behavior. Experience in the use of the main geotechnics software packages (Plaxis, Gint, GRLWeap, DeepSoil) or programming languages is a plus.

Availability: Willingness to join offshore campaigns on board vessels/platforms for a maximum continuous period of 30-40 days (1-2 times during a year) and perform onshore and offshore geotechnical assessments, including foundation design (shallow/deep), soil-structure interaction, pipe/cable-soil interaction assessments, and geohazard related engineering assessments.

Competencies

1. ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way.
2. BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships across departments and outside the organization.
3. CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction.
4. EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity.
5. MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraints.
6. MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions.
7. PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances.
8. PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model.
9. THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future.

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player that provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across various sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion, aiming to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental, and safety sustainability - and sometimes also economic and financial sustainability.

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 with Italian Law n. 68/99.