Internship - Junior Mechanical Engineer

Posting Date: 4 May 2026

City: Fano

Location:

Fano, Italy, 61032

Contract Type: Internship

Division:

Level of experience: Intern

RINA is currently recruiting for a Internship - Junior Mechanical Engineer to join its office in Fano (Italy) within the Division.

Mission

Support the team in delivering engineering-related the mechanical engineering activities, gaining practical experience in subssea system projects and strategic advisory activities.

Key Accountabilities

Support the engineering team in delivering technical analyses and engineering evaluations for subsea systems and offshore projects, with a strong focus on calculation‑driven design support.
Support feasibility, performance, and sensitivity assessments of engineering solutions, including preliminary design studies, comparison of technical alternatives, and evaluation of system behavior under varying operating and environmental conditions.
Support the development and application of engineering calculation models, using quantitative methodologies to assess loads, responses, thermal‑fluid behavior, and key system parameters.
Support activities related to CFD, flow assurance, and numerical simulations; knowledge and hands‑on experience with CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent and multiphase flow simulation tools such as OLGA will be considered a plus.
Support data analysis and numerical post‑processing, contributing to the interpretation of simulation outputs and identification of relevant engineering indicators for design verification and optimization.
Support the preparation of calculation notes, CFD reports, and technical documentation, ensuring consistency of assumptions, clarity of results, and alignment with engineering standards.
Support interface activities with different engineering and project disciplines, contributing technical inputs to multidisciplinary discussions.
Support participation in technical meetings and design reviews, providing analytical contributions and structured technical reasoning under the supervision of senior engineers.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Studies

Qualifications

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Energy, Civil, Naval, Ocean, Systems Engineering, or related disciplines).

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to technical details and numerical accuracy.

- Basic knowledge of engineering principles applied to subsea systems, including mechanics, structural behavior, hydrodynamics, and materials.

- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (engineering calculations, data analysis, structured spreadsheets) and PowerPoint for technical presentations.

- Familiarity with, or strong interest in, engineering calculation and analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, FEM software, or data post-processing tools is considered a plus.

- Ability to support engineering calculations, prepare calculation notes, and contribute to technical reports and project documentation.

- Good technical communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Ability to cooperate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams, interacting with senior engineers and project stakeholders

- Fluency in English is considered a plus. #LI-SC1

Competencies

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.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

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.