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Job description
RINA published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Hamburg, Germany.
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Description provided by RINA
Mission
This role focuses on supporting the elaboration of detailed plan and design reviews, resolving issues related to conflicting design requirements, ensuring client requirements and applicable standards are met. Projects could include the approval of new building, conversion, and existing vessels and yachts.
We are seeking junior candidates to undertake internship activities during their Master’s degree studies. We have two internship positions available at our Hamburg office.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist in the review and assessment of environmental plans, technical documentation, and engineering drawings.
- Support environmental compliance evaluations for marine, offshore, and shipbuilding projects.
- Conduct research on environmental regulations, standards, and best practices applicable to maritime operations.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, review comments, and approval documentation.
- Analyze data and contribute to impact assessments and compliance monitoring activities.
- Support project teams in maintaining accurate technical records and documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical and environmental compliance issues.
- Participate in internal meetings, training sessions, and technical discussions.
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree in Naval Engineering or Environmental Engineering
What Are We Looking For
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field.
- Background or coursework in environmental engineering is considered a strong advantage.
- Good proficency in Engish (written and spoken) is required. German would be an advantage.
- Basic understanding of marine systems, ship design, or offshore engineering principles.
- Knowledge of programming languages is an advantage.
- Familiarity with engineering and technical software is considered a plus (e.g., AutoCAD, MATLAB, Ansys, or similar).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently as well as within an international team environment.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- 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.
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.
Working student essentials
What this Engineering internship in Hamburg means for you — pay rules, social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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