Project Engineer – HVAC Systems, Shipbuilding

Comatec Group; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Comatec Group in Helsinki or Turku area is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to take technical ownership of HVAC systems in demanding shipbuilding projects. You will manage system design from basic design through procurement, approvals, testing, commissioning and production support.

The role combines hands-on engineering with multidisciplinary coordination and supplier collaboration. A degree in mechanical/HVAC engineering and at least five years' relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or HVAC engineering.
• Minimum five years of relevant HVAC design experience.
• Experience in shipbuilding and marine projects.
• Knowledge of sizing, calculations, materials, and technical documentation.
• Experience with classification society or client requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MagiCAD; familiarity with project documentation systems.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Good command of English; Finnish language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of the assigned HVAC system throughout the project and ensure compliance with client, shipyard, authority and classification society requirements.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit comprehensive technical documentation—including system and piping diagrams, component lists, material information, system descriptions, calculations, and arrangements—for approval by the client, classification society, and relevant authorities.
• Define equipment, components and materials, prepare technical procurement specifications, evaluate supplier proposals and provide technical support for purchasing.
• Manage system-related changes and assess their impact on interfaces with other systems.
• Coordinate with other designers, shipbuilding, production, project personnel and suppliers to ensure functional system interfaces.
• Prepare test programmes, participate in FAT inspections and technical reviews, and support commissioning.
• Provide technical support to production and resolve design- and installation-related issues.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/HVAC engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MagiCAD

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to take technical responsibility for HVAC systems in demanding shipbuilding projects. In this role, you will manage system design and development from the basic design phase through procurement, approvals, testing, commissioning and production support.

You will act as the technical owner and primary specialist for your assigned systems, ensuring that solutions meet project requirements and comply with shipyard, shipowner, authority and classification society standards. The position combines hands‑on engineering with multidisciplinary coordination, supplier cooperation and technical decision‑making related to quality, functionality and cost. The work will be carried out at our customers’ premises in Helsinki or Turku area. Depending on the project, you may also work remotely.

Systems within your scope may include

• heating, cooling and air conditioning
• fire Extinguishing systems
• water treatment systems

Key Responsibilities

• take technical ownership of the assigned HVAC system throughout the project and ensure compliance with client, shipyard, authority and classification society requirements.
• prepare, maintain, and submit comprehensive technical documentation—including system and piping diagrams, component lists, material information, system descriptions, calculations, and arrangements—for approval by the client, classification society, and relevant authorities.
• define equipment, components and materials, prepare technical procurement specifications, evaluate supplier proposals and provide technical support for purchasing.
• manage system-related changes and assess their impact on interfaces with other systems.
• coordinate with other designers, shipbuilding, production, project personnel and suppliers to ensure functional system interfaces.
• prepare test programmes, participate in FAT inspections and technical reviews, and support commissioning.
• provide technical support to production and resolve design- and installation-related issues.

What We Expect From You

• a degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC engineering or another relevant technical field.
• at least five years of relevant experience in the design or development of one or more of the listed HVAC-related systems.
• experience in shipbuilding and an understanding of marine project practices.
• knowledge of equipment sizing, system calculations, material and component selection, and technical documentation.
• experience working with classification society, authority or client requirements.
• proficiency in AutoCAD or MagiCAD; experience with relevant project, document or material management systems is an advantage.
• strong coordination, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
• good command of English, Finnish language skills are considered an advantage.

The salary range for this position is approximately €4,500–5,500 per month.

What We Offer

We offer you a diverse and interesting role and the opportunity to influence your own job description. With us, you will take part in varied projects and be surrounded by an excellent and inspiring network of colleagues.

According to our personnel survey, Comatec’s strengths are meaningful work tasks, skilled colleagues and a healthy work-life balance.

You can learn more about Comatec and what it's like to work with us here.

Comatec Group

Comatec is a group of 550 professionals with twenty locations in Finland, Sweden, Poland, Estonia, and Romania. As a leading engineering company, we solve technological challenges for companies that deliver the best solutions to their own customers – regardless of industry.

Comatec professionals are particularly strong in projects related to working machines, commercial vehicles, industrial automation, the marine industry, and machine modernizations, as well as material handling, production systems, power plants, and boilers. Our focus is firmly on growth and internationalization. Therefore, we are continuously looking for new experts, especially in the fields of mechanical, electrical, and automation design, as well as project management. Join us!

For more information about the position, please contact Engineering Manager, Marine Industry Mrs. Paula Rivasto.

050 575 0716 (available on Tuesdays, 20th and 27th October, from 13:30 to 15:00)

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Read more about us at comatec.fi.