Civil Engineer

About the Position

Civil Engineer

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l. is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the design, maintenance, and development of port and maritime infrastructures in Trieste. The selected candidate will work on projects involving quay walls, piers, coastal protection works, and port-related facilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary, detailed, and final designs for maritime structures
• Understand and interpret coastal and hydraulic analyses, including wave dynamics, currents, and sediment transport
• Conduct geotechnical assessments
• Produce drawings, technical reports, and cost estimates
• Support construction supervision and site activities
• Collaborate with port authorities, licensing bodies, and external consultants
• Contribute to port layout planning and logistics development

Requirements

• Education & Experience

  • Degree in Civil Engineering with Civil Engineer license
  • At least 5 years' experience in the design and maintenance of complex civil and/or port structures

• Technical Skills & Knowledge Required

  • Structural engineering and geotechnics (maritime construction is a plus)
  • Design, management, and maintenance of port and/or logistics infrastructure
  • Project management: ability to coordinate design, works management, site management, port and/or logistic maintenance, coordination with multiple parties (contractors, agencies, port authorities)
  • Advanced engineering analysis and modelling: use of calculation tools, hydrodynamic modelling, wave motion simulation, statistical analysis of meteorological and marine data, study of environmental and marine-coastal conditions
  • Good knowledge of Structural Calculation Software
  • Very good command of AutoCAD
  • Experience with energy efficiency and sustainability technologies

• Preferred

  • Specialised structural design and calculation for marine and/or logistic environments
  • Understanding of port/maritime regulations and rules: knowledge of regulations in the fields of construction, safety, the environment, and maritime standards
  • Knowledge of the Trieste Port Master Plan
  • Ability to use maintenance management software
  • Ability to liaise with certification bodies and maritime authorities

• Behavioral Competences Required

  • Professional with a hands-on mentality, task-oriented attitude to meet project milestones
  • Problem-solving to tackle complex engineering challenges and quick decision-making in critical situations
  • Communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams and non-technical stakeholders
  • Safety and structural maintenance management: knowing how to plan inspections, assess deterioration or damage, plan maintenance work, and understand issues such as corrosion in marine environments
  • Adaptability and continuous learning: as technologies, regulations, and environmental requirements evolve

• Language Requirements

  • Proficient in Italian (preferably native speaker)
  • Written and spoken English

• Other Requirements

  • Valid EU work permit
  • Willing to relocate to Trieste at short notice

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: 50.000-65.000€
• Full-time position
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l. is an international logistics company with its roots in Hamburg, standing for cosmopolitanism and tolerance. We value different perspectives, experiences, and competences, creating a working environment based on humanity, mutual respect, and appreciation.

If you would like to shape the future of HHLA PLT Italy together with us, we look forward to receiving your detailed application - preferably online via our application form.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

The company promotes hiring and compensation practices based on fairness, transparency, and the recognition of individual skills and competencies, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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