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.

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