About us

RINA North America: advancing sustainable solutions in diverse sectors with a multicultural team

RINA North America about us


We are a multinational company committed to leveraging our expertise to create growth opportunities for our clients, providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, and real estate sectors. 

 

Our journey

Rooted in the legacy of the Italian Naval Registry, RINA first established its presence in North America in 1989 with an office in New York.

In 1992, the company expanded to Fort Lauderdale, and, in 1999, RINA USA was officially established in Fort Lauderdale. In 2013, RINA opened an office in Washington, and in 2015, the company took over two companies in Houston: QIC and NDI.

In 2019, RINA expanded to Calgary, and, in 2020, the company partnered with First Nations to officially establish a presence in Canada. RINA also opened offices in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, and Vancouver.

Additionally, in 2023 RINA acquired Patrick Engineering Inc., a company founded in 1979 by Daniel Patrick Dietzler. The firm grew from one engineer into a full-service design, construction, management and technology firm with business sectors serving transportation, government, utility, and industrial infrastructure clients.

 

Where we are

Across North America, our teams operate from offices in: 

  • Canada: Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver 
  • United States: Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Houston, Lisle, Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, and Washington, DC 

These locations anchor our regional presence, but as a globally connected organization, we collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across Europe, Latin America, and beyond, integrating international expertise with local delivery.

We support remote and flexible ways of working, enabling us to collaborate across time zones with the best combination of technical knowledge, innovation, and experience, wherever our clients need us.

Our work model integrates regional teams, with a deep understanding of regulatory environments, stakeholder landscapes, and on-the-ground realities, with the global reach needed to work anywhere in the world, with consistency, quality, and impact.

How we work

What Clients Can Expect

Our includes a wide range of complex projects. Collaboration and trust are at the core of how we operate, enabling us to build strong partnerships. We are committed to providing our clients with high-top-quality notch services, with a strong focus on quality and safety, while adhering to project budgets and schedules.

We deliver successful projects by combining multidisciplinary expertise with local knowledge, integrating competences and technologies into scalable solutions that are both innovative and grounded in real-world applications. In an ever-changing landscape with technological evolution, we bring deep technical expertise and a practical mindset to help clients navigate complexity with clarity and ambition.

Professional opportunities

What you can experience as a young professional

At RINA North America, we are always seeking new talent to strengthen our capabilities. Programs such as our Young Professionals Group support are designed to strengthen engagement, encourage early-career development, and create opportunities to build community across North America. 

Summer Internships 

Our Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with meaningful work experience, professional development, and industry exposure. Interns join project teams from day one, contribute to real business initiatives, and collaborate with experienced professionals across the organization. 
Through this experience, interns build valuable skills, expand their professional network, and gain insight into potential career opportunities at RINA.

Visit our Career website

 

“The customer is always right”. It’s a common cliché in the business world. But when it comes to complex design and construction projects, how do we choose the right path for execution? Every project and every customer has different needs and requirements, therefore it is our team’s flexibility that allows us to maintain a high level of service throughout the life of each project. We pride ourselves on being adaptable and focusing on each project individually with a customer-centric approach. I’m looking forward the next creative project solution!
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Brian Harper
Head of North America Design-Build
There are inherent relationships that come with being a leader of others. You are accountable not only for the business results, but you are accountable for the development, growth, and improvement of your entire team. To achieve the expected results, it starts with leadership of the team. Development of the team’s business cohesiveness, base of knowledge, team unity and most importantly, their trust, is the basis where you must begin. It is paramount to develop these principles by building a culture that cultivates communication, teamwork, and ownership. Managers say, “Go”. Leaders say, “Let’s go”. Be a leader!
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Brian Thompson
Head of North America Energy Procurement Solutions
At RINA, we strongly see why curiosity and competency are part of our values. We believe this is the way we can further our business and help employees grow and develop. Curiosity allows us to expand our knowledge and spark our creativity to fuel innovation. Innovation is what will allow us to continue to grow as a business. Personally, I exude this value by encouraging knowledge sharing in our team and helping our team members to further develop their skills. Expanding on our competencies promotes a culture of continuous learning which I strongly value as a RINA employee. The only way to become an expert in our careers, have a part in RINA's growth, and widen our realm of knowledge is through curiosity and thus competency.
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Sophia Yan
Head of Americas Cluster Human Resources
RINA’s values are crucial as they define the core principles and standards that guide EVERYONE within our organization. They help to shape our culture, influence employee behavior, and establish a unified direction toward achieving our business goals. By fostering a sense of identity and purpose, these strong values help attract and retain talent, enhance the loyalty of our clients, and promote ethical practices. In essence, RINA’s values serve as a compass that aligns our mission with our day-to-day operations, ensuring sustainable growth and success.
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Allison Kujawa
Senior Communications Manager