Intermediate Piping Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible work schedules

Company‑sponsored social events

Free parking

Job summary

Vista Projects Limited in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an Intermediate Piping Designer to prepare complex drawings and assist in energy industry projects. The ideal candidate has four years of experience in facilities engineering, advanced skills in drafting software like AutoCAD and CADWorx, and strong team collaboration ability. You'll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and have a chance to contribute to innovative engineering solutions while enjoying flexible schedules and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry.
• Ability to work within a multi‑disciplinary team including process and mechanical disciplines.
• Basic understanding of applicable government regulations and regulatory codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complicated drawings and charts in a specialized field pertaining to piping.
• Assist in the design of various aspects of energy industry related projects.
• Check the work of less experienced drafting and design personnel.

Skills

Team collaboration

Advanced computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Technical school certification/degree

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

SmartPlant

Plant 3D

Job description

What You Would Do in This Role

The Intermediate Piping Designer prepares complicated drawings and charts in a specialized field (Piping). The Intermediate Piping Designer also assists in the design of different aspects of energy industry related projects from inception to completion. Duties include:

• Producing complicated drawings and charts in a specialized field, involving planning, layout, bill of materials, etc. for major installations
• Designing and detailing new components from previous designs based on engineering instructions, government and regulatory codes and client standards
• Developing designs of limited scope and complexity requiring theoretical and practical design knowledge in a specialized field
• Assisting site during construction
• Checking the work of, and assisting in the training of, less experienced drafting and design personnel
• Reporting progress of work assignments to immediate supervisor
• Analyzing design elements for possible trends, technical feasibility, and client or contractual requirements
• Ensuring all drawings and materials are in accordance with Vista and client specifications and standards
• Drafting moderate‑to‑complex 2D drawings, charts, schedules, etc.
• Preparing as‑built drawings based on field red‑line markups
• Developing 3D models for simple systems under the guidance of a Senior or Design Lead
• Interfacing with other engineering disciplines to incorporate design elements and vendor data such as equipment location, piping routing, structural steel, foundations, cable trays, inline instruments, offline instruments and panels
• Assisting the lead or senior designer with facilitating model reviews and documenting minutes for follow‑up
• Generating isometrics, general arrangements and MTOs from models
• Assisting a lead or senior designer with plot plans, key plans and equipment location plans
• Performing other duties as requested

Requirements

• Four years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry
• Technical school certification/degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to work within a multi‑disciplinary team including process, mechanical, civil‑structural, electrical, instrumentation, and piping
• Advanced computer skills and experience in major drafting and design software such as Auto CAD, Plant 3D, CADWorx, SmartPlant, AutoPLANT, AVEVA and PDMS
• Basic understanding of applicable government regulations and regulatory codes
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal and written) and proven ability to collaborate with team members in a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Strong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detail
• Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits

Preferred

• Five years of experience in a designer capacity, ideally with a focus in the energy industry

What We Offer

• 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