HVAC Designer/LVI suunnittelija

Helsinki Shipyard; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki invites applications for System Designers to join the HVAC Design team. You will be responsible for system-responsible design across multiple ship projects, making economical, regulatory, and design decisions.

Five years of experience in building services or shipbuilding is preferred; experience with sewage, ventilation/air conditioning, and fire protection systems is valued. We offer hybrid work arrangements with offices in Helsinki or Turku, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Around five years of experience in building services engineering or shipbuilding.
• Experience with sewage and drain, ventilation and air conditioning, or fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings for the basic design phase.
• Support purchasing of equipment specified in your design.
• Prepare test programs for designated systems.
• Support production as a specialist in designated systems.
• Contact suppliers and coordinate technical matters.
• Resolve design solutions with other designers and production specialists.
• Participate in line organization development activities.

Skills

Building services engineering

HVAC design

English language

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Sewage and drain systems

Ventilation and air conditioning systems

Fire protection systems

Job description

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. We've built over 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 currently looking for System Designers to join our diverse HVAC Design team of 26 people. The HVAC design department is responsible for designing systems and selecting suppliers for all passenger and crew comfort systems, safety‑related piping systems, and several other essential ship functions.

In this role, you will be responsible for specific systems as a system‑responsible designer in multiple ship projects. You will be accountable for economical, regulatory, and qualitative design decisions throughout the project. Previous ship‑related experience is not mandatory, but we hope you have around five years of experience in building services design.

Main tasks in this role:

• Produce drawings for the basic design phase.
• Perform technical handling to support the purchasing of equipment specified in your design.
• Prepare test programs for your designated systems.
• Support production as a specialist in your designated systems.
• Contact suppliers and coordinate technical matters when needed.
• Resolve design solutions together with other designers and production specialists.
• Participate in line organization development activities.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field of Engineering.
• Around five years of experience in building services engineering or shipbuilding.
• Previous experience in any of the following systems:
  • Sewage and drain systems
  • Ventilation and air conditioning systems
  • Fire protection and extinguishing systems
• Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment are necessary.
• A good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• The ability to work from our Helsinki or Turku offices.

What makes us a good choice?

Our designers participate in the whole process from drawing first drafts to collaboration with suppliers to the finished product. In the end, you get to see your handprint at one of our piers.

In our Design team of approximately 170 individuals, we work closely together in a supportive and friendly environment where everyone has a mandate to make a true impact in the projects.

Environmental responsibility is a core value for us. As part of our commitment, we participate in joint Helsinki sea monitoring, where the quality and harmful substances in the water are monitored.

We have offices in Helsinki, Turku, and Pori. We support hybrid work arrangements while also working together at the office on a weekly basis.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are a motivated and skilled engineer with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions, please contact Rami Huuskonen, Head of HVAC Design, [e-mail], or by phone [phone] during business hours.

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