Application Specialist

Vista Projects Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An integrated industrial engineering firm is seeking an Application Specialist to join its team in Calgary. The role focuses on the configuration and support of digital design systems and requires a strong engineering background. Candidates should have experience with data management and troubleshooting software issues. The position offers a fast-paced work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedules

Company-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Engineering background with a degree or diploma in related fields.
• Solid understanding of data management and Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot software issues.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with teams to ensure Design Software tools meet stakeholder needs.
• Configure and maintain AVEVA and related design software applications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for engineering applications.

Skills

Data management

Software troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

AVEVA

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

What Vista Does

Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a “single source of truth” model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.

Why We Do It

We believe the world needs industrial projects and that intelligent engineering data can increase the likelihood of innovative solutions getting to market. Over the years, our multi‑discipline teams have conceptualized and designed some of the most challenging and successful industrial processing projects in the North American energy sector. Vista has established itself as a trusted industrial engineering partner for all types of projects, from conceptual studies and pilots to large‑scale commercial expansions.

Where We Work

The benefits of our approach apply to new asset developments and brownfield optimization projects across several industrial markets. This includes biofuels and produced water treatment to natural gas and petrochemical processing. We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.

What You Would Do in This Role

The Application Specialist is a key member of Vista’s System Integration (SI) team, contributing to the development and support of digital twins and EPC 4.0 intelligent design systems that leverage both existing and emerging technologies. This role focuses on the configuration, integration, and optimization of engineering and design applications to ensure seamless project execution across disciplines. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Engineering, Design, Project Management, and IT teams to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions that enhance productivity, maintain data integrity, and support digital project execution. Duties include:

• Liaise with Engineering, Design, Project Management and IT teams to ensure that the implementation of Design Software tools meet the needs of all stakeholders
• Configure, deploy, and maintain AVEVA and related design software applications to meet project requirements. Typical software includes: AVEVA Engineering, AVEVA E3D, AVEVA Point Cloud Manager, AVEVA P&ID, AVEVA Diagrams, AVEVA Administration, AVEVA AIM, etc.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for engineering and design applications
• Manage AVEVA user creation, access control, and license administration
• Configure and maintain AVEVA Integration Services (AIS) and associated system integrations
• Identify opportunities for process automation and application improvement to enhance team efficiency
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design and implement digital solutions that integrate data and workflows across systems
• Maintain documentation for application configurations, user guides, and best practices
• Performing other duties as required

Requirements

• Engineering background with an Engineering degree or diploma in Engineering Technology, Management Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, Design, Drafting, Computer Science or Engineering and Design experience
• Solid understanding of data management and database principles, including experience manipulating large datasets using Excel (e.g. data model connections, pivot tables, filters, and report creation).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot software issues and provide effective user support
• Passion for learning new technical skills and open to learning emerging software and related technologies as needs arise
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail in configuration and documentation work
• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical, sustainable solutions
• Leverage expertise to design solutions for current and future projects
• Team player with a positive attitude and always willing to accept new challenges
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Four to eight years of combined education and experience
• Experience with modelling and design software (e.g., AVEVA, Hexagon, AutoPlant, AutoCAD, etc)
• Knowledge of industrial engineering workflows, procedures, and deliverables
• Familiarity with application automation or customization using tools such as .NET, Python, or batch scripting
• Knowledge of system integration principles and experience connecting applications via web services or APIs

Why People Like Working with Us

Working with Vista is a chance to contribute to the type of challenging municipal and industrial projects that the world requires. If that doesn’t excite you, this role likely won’t be a fit.

Challenging projects require focus, and we enable our people to do their best work with modernized project systems that are based on our leading use of intelligent data‑centric execution architecture. Our staff and clients like that it gives them real‑time access to validated data shared across all project departments. This fosters project design and business decisions based on a single, authoritative source of truth and provides increased transparency and collaboration with team members and clients, leading to improved engineering quality and a product we can all take pride in.

What We Offer

An opportunity with Vista is not just a job; it is a chance to tackle challenging projects with colleagues who are among the most recognized and accomplished in their disciplines.

Vista offers all employees

• A stimulating, fast‑paced and challenging work environment where you will contribute to the interesting municipal and industrial engineering projects
• A robust and consistent recruitment process that ensures your colleagues are likeminded and comparably capable
• An opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial, technically skilled team which has established leadership in innovative engineering solutions
• A strong value‑based philosophy that provides an informal, close‑knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance‑linked variable pay program
• Company‑sponsored social events and team sports
• Flexible work schedules, half‑day Fridays and free parking
• An organization that values and encourages diversity

How to Apply

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Note: As part of the interview process there will be a technical testing component that will take up to two hours and can be completed at home on your own timeline. Candidates may be required to complete a security clearance procedure prior to receiving an offer.