Senior HVAC Project Engineer — Marine Systems (Remote)

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

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.