Offshore Geotechnical Engineer

Offshore Geotechnical Engineer

Posting Date: 8 Apr 2026

City: Genova

Location: Genova, IT, 16129; Roma, IT, 144; Rozzano, IT, 20089

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Environmental and Engineering Geoscience

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Offshore Geotechnical Engineer to join its office in Genoa, Rome, Milan - Italy within the Environmental and Engineering Geoscience Division.

Mission

The position focuses on geotechnical design and site characterization for offshore infrastructure projects , including offshore energy, subsea installations and marine civil works.

Key Accountabilities

• Evaluating seabed and subsoil conditions and assessing their interaction with offshore structures such as foundations, subsea pipelines, cables and marine installations, ensuring safe and efficient design under marine environmental loading
• Develop offshore geotechnical engineering projects from feasibility to detailed design, including technical review of third‑party projects and support during offshore construction phases under senior supervision
• Design offshore foundations (piles, suction caissons, anchors, gravity‑based structures), seabed stabilization measures and soil–structure interaction analyses
• Perform geotechnical interpretation of offshore site investigations (CPTU, vibrocores, boreholes, geophysical surveys)
• Develop finite element or finite difference numerical models for static, cyclic and dynamic offshore loading conditions
• Interpret laboratory testing on marine soils and rocks to assess strength, compressibility, cyclic behavior and long‑term performance
• Assess geohazards such as seabed instability, liquefaction, shallow gas, slope failures or scour effects
• Support planning and execution of offshore geotechnical site investigations and supervise data acquisition when required
• Integrate geophysical, geological and geotechnical datasets to define ground models for offshore design
• Provide technical support during offshore installation activities, including risk evaluation and troubleshooting
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, specifications, engineering drawings and design calculations
• Contribute to project scheduling, client interface and multidisciplinary coordination
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, international offshore standards and HSE requirements

Education

Master’s Degree

Doctorate/PHD in Geotechnical Engineering

Qualifications

• Proven experience in geotechnical engineering (at least 5 years) , preferably with significant exposure to offshore or marine infrastructure projects (offshore wind, oil & gas, subsea pipelines, coastal or port structures)
• Experience in project coordination and offshore construction support is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of offshore geotechnical design principles and marine soil behaviour
• Experience with offshore site investigation techniques and interpretation of geotechnical/geophysical data
• Proficiency in numerical modelling for offshore geotechnical applications
• Familiarity with international offshore standards (DNV, ISO, API, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to integrate multidisciplinary datasets and deliver practical engineering solutions in complex marine environments
• 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.