Ship Heating System Responsible Designer

• You will act as the responsible systems designer for ship heating and energy recovery systems within the Machinery Design Department.
• You will make technical, economic and regulatory design decisions, prepare system arrangements, piping diagrams and specifications, and support equipment procurement, testing and commissioning.
• The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Naval Architecture or related engineering, several years’ experience (ship machinery experience preferred), strong problem-solving and collaborative skills, and good written and spoken English.
• The position offers hybrid work from Helsinki, Turku or Pori on long shipbuilding projects (including a heavy icebreaker), and candidates must apply via the recruitment system and undergo a medical/drug test and 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 Ship Heating System 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:

• Act as the responsible systems designer for ship heating systems and energy recovery technologies in ship projects.

• Make technical, economical, regulatory, and quality-related design decisions throughout the project.

• Develop heating and energy recovery system solutions throughout the design process.

• Prepare system arrangements, piping diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation for the basic design phase.

• Develop system components and provide technical support for equipment procurement.

• Prepare test and commissioning programs and support the production team as a technical specialist.

• Work closely with suppliers, other designers, and production specialists to find practical design solutions and develop our ways of working.

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