Machinery Concept Engineer (Naval Architecture)

• You will join the Naval Architecture team of about 20 as a Machinery Concept Engineer, defining main machinery and propulsion equipment and developing machinery and propulsion arrangements for specialized vessels, including a new heavy icebreaker for Canada.
• Key duties include machinery specification and diagram development, technical analyses balancing performance, cost and environmental aspects, SRTP and FMEA studies, and monitoring novel technologies and future fuels.
• Required qualifications are a Master’s degree in maritime engineering or a related field, experience in ship system design, and strong teamwork and customer-facing communication skills.
• The company has offices in Helsinki, Turku and Pori with hybrid work options, applications are accepted via TalentAdore between 23 July 2026 and 23 August 2026, and selected candidates will undergo a medical check including a drug test and possibly security clearance.

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!

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 currently seeking a Machinery Concept Engineer to join our team of 20 professionals in the Naval Architecture department. Our team is responsible for the conceptual design of specialized vessels ranging from icebreakers to passenger ships. The team develops initial vessel concepts during the sales phase and collaborates with design teams to finalize the vessel’s design during the construction phase. The typical length of the initial concept development phase is from a few months to a year.

The Machinery Concept Engineer works in close cooperation with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and other team members during the development of the vessel concept. The main responsibilities of the Machinery Concept Engineer include the definition of main machinery and propulsion equipment, as well as the development of machinery and propulsion arrangements.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Analysis of technical solutions, taking into account environmental aspects, performance, and cost to find optimal solutions for the vessel concept

• Machinery specification and related diagram development during the sales phase

• Other technical studies, such as SRTP and FMEA

• Follow-up on novel technologies, future fuels, and rule development

• Participation in customer meetings during concept development

To succeed in this role:

• You enjoy working with others, share knowledge openly, and believe that great ships are built by great teams.

• You hold a Master’s degree in maritime engineering or another relevant field.

• You have experience in ship system design and related technologies.

• You have the capability to engage in broad discussions with customers and internal teams to identify and develop optimal solutions.

Helsinki Shipyard is now in a phase of transformation and growth. With a strong order book and fascinating, diverse projects, we’re shaping the future of specialized shipbuilding. Now’s the time to join us and find your place in this growth journey."

-Timo Yrjövuori, Head of Naval Architecture

Why you should join us:

• Our dynamic work environment and diverse projects will offer you the chance to expand your knowledge and learn something new every day

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

• Sustainability is central to us — we participate in joint Helsinki sea monitoring, where the quality and harmful substances in the water are monitored.

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. 

Please note that applications are only accepted via TalentAdore, not via email.

If you have any questions, please contact Timo Yrjövuori, Head of Naval Architecture, [email protected], from August onwards. 

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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 23 July 2026 and 23 August 2026 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)Helsinki Shipyard

160 vuotta laivanrakennuksen huippuosaamista Helsingissä - tule mukaan !

Helsinki Shipyard on erikoistunut vaativissa olosuhteissa toimivien alusten rakentamiseen – olemme yksi maailman kokeneimmista jäänmurtajien ja erikoisalusten valmistajista. Toimimme Helsingin Hietalahdessa, meren äärellä, keskellä pääkaupunkia.

Aloitamme uuden jäänmurtajan rakentamisen Kanadan hallitukselle. Alus rakennetaan Helsingissä ja viimeistellään Davien telakalla Quebecissä vuoteen 2030 mennessä. Lue lisää projektista täältä!