Piping Intermediate Engineer

Equinox Engineering Ltd.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career development

Flexible and supportive environment

Work on high-impact projects

Job summary

Equinox Engineering Ltd is seeking an Intermediate Piping Engineer to join their team in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. This role involves significant responsibility in delivering engineering solutions for multi-disciplinary projects in the energy sector.

The successful candidate will contribute to piping design, prepare documentation, and collaborate closely with project teams to ensure high-quality outputs. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive global company that values technical excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of piping engineering experience in oil and gas, energy, or related industries.
• Registration or eligibility with Engineers Australia (or equivalent) is required.
• Strong understanding of piping systems, layouts, and equipment integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review piping designs, specifications, and engineering deliverables.
• Support delivery of piping deliverables aligned with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provide support during construction, including responses to RFIs and technical queries.

Skills

Piping engineering experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Piping Intermediate Engineer

Department: Piping Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Description

Equinox Engineering Ltd a global engineering firm providing world-class services to the oil & gas, energy, and resource sectors. With a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions, we are expanding our Brisbane office and seeking a talented Piping Engineer at the intermediate level to join our growing team.

Position Overview

As an Intermediate Piping Engineer at Equinox Engineering, you will play a key role in delivering engineering solutions across multi-disciplinary projects. You will be responsible for carrying out piping design, preparing engineering documentation and design implementation while working closely with project managers, designers, and other engineering disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to challenging projects in the energy sector and to develop your career within a supportive, global organisation.

Why Join Equinox?

• Meaningful work on high-impact oil and gas facilities, pipelines, and SAGD projects
• A people-focused culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to develop and grow within multidisciplinary EPCM project teams
• Exposure to diverse facilities projects across Canada and international markets
• A flexible and supportive environment designed for long-term career development

What You’ll Do

As an Intermediate Piping Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, efficient, and code-compliant piping systems. Your role will include:

Piping Design & Engineering

• Develop and review piping designs, specifications, and engineering deliverables in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Perform piping studies and support material selection for piping systems
• Coordinate piping stress requirements with stress engineering teams
• Review and check engineering drawings, including P&IDs, isometrics, and 3D models
• Prepare key documentation including line lists, piping specifications, and material requisitions

Coordination & Team Collaboration

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, civil, electrical, and instrumentation
• Coordinate with drafting teams to develop and review 3D models and design drawings
• Participate in design and model reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and clients

Project Execution & Delivery

• Support delivery of piping deliverables aligned with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements
• Prepare material take-offs (MTOs), technical documentation, and work packages
• Assist with procurement activities including vendor data reviews and technical bid evaluations
• Evaluate vendor proposals and support preparation of technical bid evaluation reports
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting
• Contribute to cost estimates, technical proposals, and project documentation such as design basis memorandums (DBMs)

Construction & Field Support

• Provide support during construction, including responses to RFIs and technical queries
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and client meetings as required
• Support vendor coordination and review of vendor documentation to ensure integration with overall systems
• Ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with project requirements

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Follow engineering quality processes and support verification practices
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, and relevant Australian standards)
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

About You

You are an experienced piping engineer who enjoys practical design work, taking ownership of deliverables, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
• Registration or eligibility with Engineers Australia (or equivalent)
• 5–8 years of piping engineering experience in oil and gas, energy, or related industries
• EPCM or consulting experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Technical Foundation

• Strong understanding of piping systems, layouts, and equipment integration
• Experience working with P&IDs, isometric drawings, and piping layouts
• Familiarity with materials selection, fabrication, and installation practices
• Working knowledge of relevant international and Australian codes and standards (ASME, API, AS)
• Exposure to piping stress analysis coordination

Software Proficiency

• Experience with piping design and 3D modeling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, CADWorx, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with Navisworks or similar model review tools
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, enjoy leading technical scopes, and want to contribute to innovative and impactful energy projects, we’d love to hear from you.