Energy Management Optimization Engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Energy Management Optimization Engineer to join its office in  Genova within the Sustainability and Business Innovation Division.​

Mission

The Energy Management Optimization Engineer will lead and contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of energy optimization initiatives within RINA’s Sustainability and Business Innovation Division. The role operates within a group specializing in advanced energy management and optimization services for cities, buildings, and energy communities, combining engineering expertise with policy awareness and innovation management.

Key Accountabilities

• Energy consumption assessment in industrial, manufacturing, and urban contextsEnergy modelling, scenario analysis, and techno-economic evaluationsDevelopment of energy transition projects (EMS, smart districts, PEDs).
• Energy optimization, integration of renewables, and storage systemsDesign of flexibility services and demand response strategiesDevelopment and use of digital tools (digital twins, AI, forecasting models).
• Technology integration with existing systems (SCADA, IoT, data platforms).
• Participation in EU-funded projects, pilots, and large-scale initiativesPerformance monitoring and continuous improvement through digital solutionsUse of knowledge management and AI tools for reporting and analysis.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Energy Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

2–3 years of experience in energy assessments, energy efficiency projects, or sustainable energy solutions, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or district/urban environments.

Demonstrated involvement in EU-funded projects, pilots, or large-scale energy demonstrations is an asset.

The candidate must have expertise in:

Energy systems and energy modelling at building, district, and urban scale.

Energy optimization techniques, including ML-based approaches and decision-support tools (digital twins, forecasting, optimization algorithms).

Renewables, energy grid optimization, waste heat recovery, and demand response / flexibility services.

Control systems and EMS/SCADA/IoT integration for buildings, industrial environments, and districts.

Standards and interoperability frameworks (IEC, ISO) relevant to energy management and smart grids.

Generative AI tools and their practical applications in engineering, data analysis, and documentation; demonstrated proactive approach to adopting emerging AI methodologies in industrial and energy contexts.  

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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.