Ship Piping System Responsible Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Helsinki Shipyard in Helsinki seeks a Ship Piping System Responsible Designer to lead piping discipline within the Machinery Design Department. You will design and specify piping systems for bilge, ballast, venting, compressed air, and related subsystems, coordinating across disciplines for compliant solutions.

The role blends technical leadership with hands-on design, offering hybrid work options in Helsinki, Turku or Pori.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture or another relevant field.
• Strong problem-solving skills are a must.
• Experience in ship piping systems is highly appreciated, though not mandatory.
• Experience in ship structural integration, automation, power electrics, pressurized oil lubrication, and mechatronics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the responsible systems designer for ship piping systems, including bilge, ballast, venting, compressed air, helicopter refuelling, and cargo systems.
• Making technical, economical, regulatory, and quality-related design decisions throughout the project.
• Developing piping system solutions for ship concepts and throughout the design process.
• Preparing system arrangements, piping diagrams, and technical documentation during the basic design phase.
• Developing system components and solutions and providing technical support for equipment procurement.
• Preparing test and commissioning programs.
• Supporting the production team as a technical specialist and helping resolve design, installation, and system-related issues.

Skills

Piping systems experience

Strong problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Naval Architecture or related field

Job description

We are Helsinki Shipyard, a world leader in building ships for the world's toughest waters. With more than 160 years of shipbuilding expertise in the heart of Helsinki, we design and build icebreakers, coast guard and naval vessels, cruise ships, yachts, and other specialized vessels for government and commercial customers around the world. We have built more than 50% of the world's operational icebreakers, making us a global leader in Arctic shipbuilding.

We are part of Inocea, an international marine industrial group with five shipyards across three countries: two in Finland, one in Canada, and two in the United States. Helsinki Shipyard plays a significant role in this entity as a centre of excellence for ship design and Arctic technology.

Today, we are a team of more than 600 people, and we are growing rapidly.

Read more about our current projects here!

We are now looking for a Ship Piping 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 be responsible for:

• Acting as the responsible systems designer for ship piping systems, including bilge, ballast, venting, compressed air, helicopter refueling, and cargo systems.
• Making technical, economical, regulatory, and quality-related design decisions throughout the project.
• Developing piping system solutions for ship concepts and throughout the design process.
• Preparing system arrangements, piping diagrams, and technical documentation during the basic design phase.
• Developing system components and solutions and providing technical support for equipment procurement.
• Preparing test and commissioning programs.
• Supporting the production team as a technical specialist and helping resolve design, installation, and system-related issues.

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.
• Experience in the field of ship piping systems is highly appreciated, though not mandatory.
• Experience in ship structural integration, automation, power electrics, pressurized oil lubrication, and mechatronics is beneficial.
• 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!

If you have any questions, please contact Juuso Jaatinen, Head of Machinery Design, Juuso Jaatinen [phone] or [e-mail] 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. While the recruitment process itself does not include a security clearance, the duties associated with the position may require a security clearance to be conducted at a later stage.