Senior Stability Plan Approval Engineer

RINA • Sunrise, Fl, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Stability Plan Approval Engineer to join its office in Florida within the North America Marine Division. The mission of this role is to review and approve loadline assignments, intact & damage stability booklets, loading computer and ballast water management plan, in compliance with Class Rules and Statutory Regulations, for new buildings, ships in service, and ship’s conversions. The engineer will also assist clients during the design and construction phase, providing guidance and support related to these matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General or Naval Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in ship stability, design, or marine operations, with a focus on stability plan approvals and regulatory compliance.
• Significant experience working with stability software tools and conducting ship stability assessments.
• Proven experience in reviewing and approving stability plans for new and existing vessels, including assessing compliance with international regulations such as SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), MARPOL (Marine Pollution), and other class society rules.
• Hands-on involvement in evaluating load-line calculations, intact stability, damage stability, and operational stability for a wide range of vessels (e.g., cargo ships, tankers, passenger vessels).
• Strong knowledge of ship stability principles, including metacentric height (GM), trim, stability curves, and the impact of damage on stability.
• Expertise in stability analysis software (e.g., Maxsurf, Stability software, NAPA, etc.) to carry out stability assessments and review stability documentation.
• Ability to review and approve complex stability calculations, load line assessments, and stability booklets.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory standards (IMO, SOLAS, local/national regulations) and the ability to ensure compliance with these regulations during plan approval processes.

Nice To Haves

• Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve loadline assignments, intact & damage stability booklets, loading computer and ballast water management plan, in compliance with Class Rules and Statutory Regulations, for new buildings, ships in service, and ship’s conversions.
• Assist clients during the design and construction phase, providing guidance and support related to load line, stability, loading computer and ballast water management plan matters.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities
• Commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior