Marine Structural Designer
RINA2 days ago
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Summary
RINA is seeking a Junior Structural Engineer / Structural Designer to join their Marine Design & Engineering team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role focuses on marine classification design work for cruise ship and vessel conversion projects.
About the Role
As a Junior Structural Engineer / Structural Designer, you will perform classification structural design and rule-based calculations for marine structures, develop and update AutoCAD structural drawings, conduct finite-element analysis (FEM), and interpret Class Rules for compliance. You will support senior engineers with documentation and calculation packages, while working in a highly technical and hands-on environment.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; OR equivalent technical experience as a structural designer.
- 1–3 years of experience in structural engineering, drafting, or marine structure design.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with engineering calculation tools.
- FEM experience, preferably with FEMAP.
- Ability to interpret marine classification rules and structural standards.
Preferred:
- Experience with Nauticus, RuleCalc, or similar rule-based structural software.
- Prior exposure to ship structures, cruise ship conversions, or offshore structures.
- Understanding of global and local ship loadings, environmental criteria, and structural behavior.
RINA
We are 6,200+ around the world. We at RINA provide expert solutions for engineering, testing, inspection and certification across diverse markets. In 2000, we inherited a legacy from one of the world's first ship classification registers (Registro Italiano Navale) and turned it into a “business-to-society" company that helps clients stay ahead of changes and grow sustainably. We engage in partnering with customers in developing solutions to complex problems, while leveraging our expertise to anticipate and address any challenges along the way. Our people come from diverse cultures, countries, and backgrounds. By respecting, embracing, and making the most of these differences, we become stronger.
Fort Lauderdale, FL