Energy Research & Innovation Junior Project Manager

RINA is currently recruiting for a Energy Research & Innovation Junior Project Manager to join its office in Genoa, Italy within the Green Energy Solutions Division.

Mission

This role focuses on the project management of international R&D projects, focused on renewables energy, smart energy systems and smart power grid management, building energy management systems and all related to the electrical grid.

Job Responsibilities

The new resource will be part of the team Energy Innovation Strategic Centre, which is mainly exposed to R&D projects and innovation activities. They will:

• Manage or support the management of EU R&D projects, in the field of renewable energy and its integration at both building, industrial and grid sectors, power grid development, system flexibility and decarbonization & energy transition
• Contribute to RINA’s activities of technical development, in the framework of EU R&D funded projects also interacting with international partners
• Contribute to or delivery reports and results European research and innovation projects involving renewable energy technologies, power grid management and the smart grid energy efficiency
• Contribute to the creation of new opportunities and the preparation of new proposals in the framework of European and international R&D programmes
• Contribute to the growth of RINA’s network of R&D partners in the field of power generation and distribution

Skills and Education

• Degree in electric/energy/mechanical engineering with a focus on electrical grid, renewable energy technologies, smart grids, energy efficiency
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Excellent reporting skills, both verbal and written
• Capacity to conduct research, organize work and produce results
• Good attitude to teamwork
• Open-minded to innovation and creativity and a good attitude to networking

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

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.