Description
Summary:
RINA is seeking a Senior Brazil Energy Site Engineer for the Plant Engineering Division to assess structural integrity of subsea risers and prepare technical reports.
Highlights:
1. Assess structural integrity of subsea risers using numerical models
2. Prepare technical reports following Petrobras specifications
3. Participate in technical meetings, providing recommendations and solutions
Posting Date: 24 Jul 2026
City: Macae'
Location:
Macae', BR, 27915\-011
Contract Type: Permanent
Division: Plant Engineering
Level of experience: Senior
RINA is currently recruiting for a **Brazil Energy Site Engineer** to join its office in Rio de Janeiro or Macae within the **Plant Engineering** Division.
**Key Accountabilities**
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* Assessment of the structural integrity of subsea risers using numerical models based on the finite element method;
* Preparation of technical reports following Petrobras specifications for top tension, structural, and fatigue analyses of flexible pipes;
* Participation in technical meetings, providing recommendations and solutions based on applicable technical standards.
**Qualifications**
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* Degree in Engineering with an active CREA license.
* Experience in subsea projects with pipelines.
* Good experience with OrcaFlex software.
* Experience with dynamic analysis of flexible pipes.
* Fluent or advanced English level (weekly meetings in English).
* Desirable: knowledge of Python programming.
* Desirable: experience with subsea installation feasibility (examples: direct vertical connection, connection using diverless tool, and direct horizontal connection).
* Desirable:experience with mooring and hydrodynamic analysis.
**Competencies**
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* WORKPLACE DYNAMICS \- Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
* 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.
* FORESIGHT \& INSIGHT \- Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
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\.*