Energy Transition Engineer

Posting Date: 23 Oct 2025

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16129 Roma, IT, 144

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Division: Sustainability and Business Innovation

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Energy Transition Engineer to join its office in Genoa within the Sustainability and Business Innovation Division.

Mission

As an Energy Management Optimization Engineer specializing in developing projects for control and optimization, primary role will be to lead and contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of energy optimization initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and improve energy efficiency within manufacturing and industrial processes.

Key Accountabilities

1. Energy Assessment and Analysis:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing energy usage within manufacturing facilities.
- Analyze data to identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and reductions in environmental impact.
2. Project Planning and Design:
- Develop and implement energy transition projects that align with the organization's sustainability goals.
- Collaborate with internal teams to design solutions that optimize energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
3. Renewable Energy Integration:
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, or other sustainable technologies.
- Work on the design and implementation of renewable energy systems within manufacturing processes.
4. Technology Implementation:
- Research and recommend innovative technologies and equipment to enhance energy efficiency.
- Oversee the implementation of new technologies, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
5. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and environmental health and safety teams.
- Engage with external stakeholders, including suppliers, government agencies, and industry partners, to promote collaboration and garner support for energy transition initiatives.
6. Regulatory Compliance:
- Stay informed about relevant regulations and standards related to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
- Ensure that projects comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.
7. Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Implement monitoring systems to track the performance of energy transition projects.
- Evaluate project outcomes and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.#LI-IG1

Education

Master’s Degree in Energy Engineering

Qualifications

Experience:
- 2-3 years of experience in energy assessments, energy efficiency projects, or sustainable energy solutions, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Technical Skills:
- The candidate should have expertise in energy systems, energy modelling, energy optimization techniques using ML and project management. The candidate will work mainly on projects related to renewables, energy grids optimization, waste heat recovery, energy modelling, control system and decision support tools for energy management in buildings, industrial environment and districts.

Competencies

THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way

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.