Brazil Energy Site Engineer

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

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

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

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.