Power Generation and Auxiliary Piping Systems Responsible Designer

• You will serve as the Systems Responsible Designer for diesel engines, cooling water, exhaust gas and related piping systems and hold technical responsibility throughout the full ship design process.
• You will develop system arrangements and piping diagrams, design system components, support equipment procurement and supplier selection, and prepare test programs for testing and commissioning.
• The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Naval Architecture or relevant engineering, several years of experience (preferably in ship machinery or at a shipyard), strong problem-solving skills, and good written and spoken English.
• The position is hybrid based in Helsinki, Turku or Pori within a 40‑person Machinery Design Department working on large icebreaker projects, and candidates must pass a medical/drug test and obtain security clearance.

We are Helsinki Shipyard – celebrating 160 years of shipbuilding excellence. Since 1865, we have been designing, building, and commissioning tailor-made, high-class passenger vessels and icebreakers for extreme conditions. We proudly continue the legacy of Helsinki’s own Shipyard, right in the heart of Helsinki.

With us, you get to design and build the ships under one roof from start to finish, in close collaboration with our customers. Our specialty lies in vessels that operate on the polar seas, but we can build everything from smaller yachts to complex multi-purpose icebreakers. To provide you with some perspective, we've built 50% of the world's icebreakers - without us it would be hard to navigate in the icy seas!

We are now beginning construction on a new heavy icebreaker for the Canadian government. The vessel will be constructed in Helsinki before being completed at Davie's shipyard in Quebec by 2030. 

Read more about the project here!

We are now looking for a Power Generation and Auxiliary Piping Systems Responsible Designer for the 40-member Machinery Design Department. The Machinery Design Department is responsible for the system design, equipment procurement, and detailed design of ship propulsion machinery and related systems. 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Serve as the Systems Responsible Designer for diesel engines, cooling water systems, exhaust gas systems, and related ship systems.

• Take technical responsibility for assigned systems throughout the full ship design process.

• Oversee cost-effective, regulatory-compliant, and high-quality design solutions throughout the project.

• Develop system arrangements and piping diagrams during the basic design phase.

• Design and develop system components and technical solutions.

• Provide technical support for equipment purchasing and supplier selection.

• Prepare test programs and support testing and commissioning activities.

• Provide specialist technical support to production teams.

• Collaborate with other designers and production specialists to resolve design and integration challenges.

• Communicate and coordinate with equipment suppliers and other stakeholders.

• Participate in line organization and engineering process development activities.

To succeed in this role:

• You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture or another relevant field of Engineering.
  Strong problem-solving skills are a must.

• You have at least a few years of work experience
  Experience in the field of ship machinery is highly appreciated. Ideally, you have experience in a similar role at a shipyard.

• The ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment is essential.

• A good command of English, both written and spoken, is required.

 "The ship project takes from 2-3 years, and you can literally see the completion of the ship from plans to the finished ship ready for her maiden voyage outside one’s own window. It’s always a moving moment when a ship leaves for her home port” 

 Mohamed Elameen, Ship Theory Engineer

Why you’ll thrive here:

• You’ll participate in the entire design process, from conceptual drafts to collaborating with suppliers to the final product at the pier.

• Our tight-knit Design team values each individual’s impact on projects.

• Sustainability is central to us — we participate in joint Helsinki sea monitoring, where the quality and harmful substances in the water are monitored.

• Flexible working options — based in Helsinki, Turku or Pori, with hybrid work possibilities. Our team members work both remotely and on-site at the office on a weekly basis.

• An environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow your expertise.

Continue our historical story with us! 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. We will fill the position once a suitable candidate is found.

Please note, applications are only accepted via recruitment system, not via email.

If you have any questions, please contact Juuso Jaatinen, Head of Machinery Design, Juuso Jaatinen +358 503755707 or juuso.jaatinen@helsinkishipyard.fi during business hours.

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As part of the selection process, candidates chosen for the role will undergo a routine medical check, which includes a drug test. For this role, a security clearance will be required. 

First application date: 31 August 2026Helsinki Shipyard