Senior Rail Project Engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Rail Project Engineer to join its office in Genoa or Rome, Italy within the Project Engineering Division. Mission The Senior Project Engineer leads the technical execution of the most complex and high-value projects, ensuring that all technical aspects are seamlessly integrated to meet project requirements. This role provides strategic technical guidance and maintains oversight of multidisciplinary teams, proactively managing technical quality, compliance, and safety. Acting as a senior expert within the project team, the Senior Project Engineer is accountable for ensuring successful project delivery while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Key Accountabilities Proposal Phase Lead the technical feasibility assessment for complex proposals, identifying high-level requirements and potential technical challenges. Strategize and integrate multidisciplinary technical contributions to enhance proposal competitiveness. Determine necessary technical resources, time, and skills, ensuring accurate project estimation. Technical Implementation Oversee technical delivery, ensuring alignment with content quality and adherence to milestones. Manage and resolve complex technical issues, providing advanced solutions to achieve project objectives. Continuously review technical progress and make strategic adjustments to technical plans. Technical Team Leadership Guide the engineering team in technical task allocation, performance monitoring, and support. Foster a collaborative environment among engineers, technical teams, and subcontractors to achieve project synergy. Work closely with the Discipline Manager to make informed decisions on resource allocation and task reassignment. Quality Control Establish and enforce advanced quality control protocols, ensuring project deliverables meet technical standards. Address deviations or quality issues by implementing corrective actions in collaboration with quality assurance teams. Compliance and Safety Ensure compliance with all relevant technical regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols. Identify potential compliance risks early in the project lifecycle and implement mitigation measures. Act as a point of escalation for technical safety concerns, coordinating with the Discipline Leader as needed. Technical Documentation and Reporting Ensure that comprehensive technical documentation is maintained and validated for accuracy. Coordinate high-level technical reports and client presentations, serving as a subject matter expert in technical discussions. Training and Mentorship Mentor and develop junior and project engineers, offering advanced technical insights and guidance. Promote knowledge sharing within the team to strengthen technical expertise and team cohesion. Stakeholder Communication Facilitate effective communication among technical teams, project management, and stakeholders, providing clear updates on technical progress and challenges. Represent the technical team in high-level discussions with clients and senior management, ensuring transparency and alignment. Continuous Improvement Identify and implement innovative solutions for process improvement across projects. Lead the incorporation of lessons learned into project planning and execution to elevate technical performance. Risk Management Proactively identify technical risks within projects, assessing potential impacts and developing mitigation strategies. Collaborate with project management to ensure risk management measures are integrated into technical plans. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Qualifications 7+ years of experience in design engineering with proven success leading multi-disciplinary projects. Demonstrated expertise in project controls (scheduling, budgeting, and risk management) and an ability to manage change effectively. Applies technical expertise in a broad field of knowledge for multiple applications and has demonstrated a full grasp of related disciplines. Proficiency in quality control and assurance processes. Knowledge of compliance and safety standards in engineering projects. Understanding of System Engineer, i.e. designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems across various technical domains. Experience in RAMS activities. Knowledge of safety processes and system assurance. Ability to draft safety documentation and to develop risk assessment, hazard analyses, safety plans, and hazard logs. Demonstrated ability to manage technical aspects of high-value and large-scale projects. Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements specific to the project type (e.g., ISO, ANSI, IEC, depending on industry). Strong analytical skills to evaluate technical challenges and provide effective solutions. Ability to assess technical risks and proactively address issues before they impact project timelines. Technical Assessment and regulatory compliance. Ability to coordinate teams in preparing and reviewing technical reports. Proficiency in English. Competencies ADDRESS THE WAY – Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way. BUILD NETWORK – Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization. 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. MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS – Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraints. MANAGE EMOTIONS – Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions. PIONEER CHANGE – Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances. PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model. THINK FORWARD – Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr