Germany Junior Machinery Plan Approval Engineer

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Germany Junior Machinery Plan Approval Engineer

Posting Date: 13 Feb 2026

City: Hamburg

Location: Hamburg, DE, 20457

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: North Europe Marine

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Germany Junior Machinery Plan Approval Engineer to join its office in Germany within the North Europe Marine Division.

Mission

This role focuses on performing detailed plan and design reviews, decarbonisation activities, resolving issues related to conflicting design requirements, ensuring client requirements and applicable rules/standards are met.

Projects could include the approval of new building, conversion, and existing vessels and yachts.

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Key Accountabilities

• Review and approve machinery/piping system designs and documentation for decarbonisation for new buildings, ships in service and ship conversion projects, in accordance with Class Rules and Statutory Regulations
• Assist clients during the design and construction phase, providing guidance and support with respect to Class Rules and Statutory Regulations
• Perform assessments and provide specialist advice for service delivery, research or development work within agreed broad parameters that include budget constraints and contractual requirements where necessary also for consulting activities
• Understand and apply project management concepts and providing feedback to project manager with a proactive approach.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to resolve design conflicts

Education

Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering

Qualifications

• Exposure to class/flag requirements (SOLAS/IMO, class rules); prior internship or project experience with an IACS member or shipyard is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team and on tight schedules
• Ability to manage conflicts and to negotiate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Advanced level of English (German is a plus)
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• 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.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

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.