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. To provide you with some perspective, we've built 50% of the world's icebreakers - without us it would be hard to navigate in the icy seas!
We are now building 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!
Since November 2023, Helsinki Shipyard has been a part of Group Davie together with SATA Shipbuilding in Pori and Chantier Davie in Levie, Quebec.
We are looking for a Lead HVAC Designer (Basic Design) to join our HVAC team.
In this role, you will take responsibility for overseeing HVAC design project tasks throughout the entire shipbuilding project lifecycle. 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.
A typical workday includes delegating and overseeing design- and procurement-related work, as well as resolving design solutions together with other designers and production specialists. As a Lead Designer, you will report project design progress, procurement and purchasing updates, and budget performance to both the Project Manager and the Head of Department. You will also prepare and oversee the project budget and resource needs in collaboration with the project organization and the Head of Department.
You will join a skilled team of HVAC designers from various backgrounds and will also be part of a multidisciplinary design and project organization.
"The ship project takes 2-3 years, and you can literally see the completion of the ship from plans to the finished vessel ready for her maiden voyage outside your own window. It's always a moving moment when a ship leaves for her home port."
- Mohamed Elameen, Ship Theory Engineer
To succeed in this role, it would be ideal for you to have
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Solid experience in HVAC design
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Experience in the marine industry or shipbuilding
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Solid knowledge of AutoCAD or similar drafting software
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Project management or similar project coordination skills
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A technical education (B.Sc. or M.Sc.)
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The ability to communicate effectively in English, as we work with international clients and suppliers
The ideal candidate is a team player with good interpersonal skills and a proactive, go-getter attitude. Being organized and having the ability to prioritize tasks will help you succeed in this role.
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 close-knit Design team of approximately 140 individuals, everyone is familiar with one another, and 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 and work together at the office a couple of days per week.
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. Your contributions will directly impact the performance, efficiency, and comfort of vessels operating in diverse marine environments.
Continue our historical story with us! To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter no later than the end of Sunday, 1.3.2026.
Please note that applications are only accepted via TalentAdore, not via email.
If you have any questions, please contact Rami Huuskonen, Head of HVAC Design, [email protected], or by phone +358 50 305 7706 during business hours.
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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.
Apply between 17 February 2026 and 1 March 2026 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)Helsinki Shipyard