Electrical & Mechanical Engineers – Marine Projects

Tekniq Oy; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term international marine work

Diverse and technically demanding ship

Global project exposure

Professional development opportunities

Supportive international team

Job summary

Tekniq Oy is seeking experienced Electrical & Mechanical Engineers for challenging marine projects in Finland and worldwide. The role focuses on electrical or mechanical design review, installation supervision, testing, commissioning, and ensuring high quality and safety across international projects.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams in demanding shipbuilding environments, travelling as required. Ideal candidates hold a B.Sc./M.Sc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of marine industry experience.
• Experience from shipyards, vessel construction, offshore, or marine commissioning.
• Strong expertise in electrical or mechanical systems, installation supervision, testing, commissioning, and project execution.
• Willingness to travel and work on international assignments.
• Fluent English and Finnish; German an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical or mechanical designs and propose improvements.
• Supervise onboard and site installation activities.
• Ensure correct installation of cabling systems and equipment.
• Inspect equipment and installations for compliance with standards and safety regulations.
• Lead commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and system verification.
• Monitor progress and report status to project management.
• Participate in meetings and promote safety culture.

Skills

English

Finnish

German (advantage)

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Us

Tekniq is a growing international consulting, recruitment, and resource management company serving the energy, marine, and industrial sectors. Our team currently consists of approximately 80 experts, and we continue to expand our operations and international presence.

Headquartered in Finland with offices in Vaasa and Tampere, we also operate in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the United States, and the Philippines. Through our global network, we support leading companies and challenging projects worldwide.

At Tekniq, you will join a professional and multicultural team where your expertise is valued and your career development is supported. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Electrical & Mechanical Engineers – Marine Projects

Are you an experienced marine engineering professional looking for challenging international projects? We are looking for Electrical Engineers and Mechanical Engineers to join our customer's marine projects in Finland and across the globe.

This is an opportunity to work in demanding shipbuilding and marine environments where your expertise will have a direct impact on successful project delivery, installation quality, safety, and commissioning activities. We are looking for professionals who enjoy solving technical challenges, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring that projects are executed to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

In This Role, Your Responsibilities May Include

• Reviewing and evaluating electrical or mechanical designs and proposing improvements when needed.
• Supervising onboard and site installation activities, providing technical guidance and support to installation teams.
• Ensuring the correct installation of cabling systems, cable trays, equipment, cabinets, piping, machinery and associated components.
• Inspecting and verifying equipment, systems, and installations to ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Supporting and leading commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and system verification activities according to manufacturer specifications and project procedures.
• Identifying technical issues, analysing root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Monitoring project progress and reporting status, observations, and findings to Site Managers, Section Managers, and Project Management.
• Participating actively in project meetings, planning sessions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture by identifying risks and ensuring safe working practices.
• Keeping up to date with developments in marine electrical and mechanical engineering and applying best practices in daily work.
• Contributing to project success through close cooperation with clients, suppliers, and project teams.

What We Expect

To Succeed In This Role, You Should Have

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant technical field.
• More than 10 years of experience within the marine industry.
• Previous experience from shipyards, vessel construction projects, offshore projects, or marine commissioning activities.
• Strong expertise in either:
• Electrical systems, installation supervision, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and project execution, or
• Mechanical systems, installation supervision, machinery commissioning, troubleshooting and project execution.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions in demanding project environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a structured, systematic way of working.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel and work on international assignments worldwide.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Fluent Finnish language skills.
• German language skills are considered an advantage in certain projects.

We offer

• Long-term opportunities in internationally recognised marine projects.
• Diverse and technically demanding assignments in shipyards and marine environments.
• The possibility to work both in Finland and on projects worldwide.
• A professional and supportive team with extensive industry expertise.
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and development.

At Tekniq, our people make complex projects happen. We support customers in energy, process industry, construction, and infrastructure projects around the world. Working across electrical, automation, mechanical, and civil disciplines, our professionals take on challenging technical and site-based roles at every stage of project execution.