Lead Piping Engineer

Equinox Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Engineering Ltd. in Calgary seeks a Senior Piping Engineer to lead piping design across facilities and pipelines, mentoring teams and guiding projects from feasibility through detailed design. You’ll ensure code compliance, support field activities, and collaborate with global offices to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, regulatory knowledge, and extensive industry experience in gas and oil projects within a dynamic EPCM setting.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. designation in Alberta and/or British Columbia required.
• Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering required.
• 15+ years in oil & gas with 5+ years in EPCM focusing on piping engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping engineering activities across project Phases (Feasibility to Detailed Engineering).
• Develop and review piping specifications, line designation tables, drawings, and MRs.
• Coordinate global workshare across Equinox offices and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with ASME B31.3, B31.1, B31.4, B31.8 and CSA Z662; oversee QA/QC.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

P.Eng. Alberta/BC

Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/3D piping modeling

Job description

Equinox Engineering is a Calgary-based EPCM leader recognized for delivering innovative facility and pipeline design solutions across natural gas, oil, heavy oil, carbon capture, and emerging energy sectors. We work with some of the largest energy producers in Canada and internationally, executing projects that range from early-stage concept development to detailed engineering and field support.

We’re looking for a Senior Piping Engineer who brings exceptional technical knowledge, leadership, and a passion for designing safe, efficient, and reliable piping systems. In this role, you’ll guide engineering execution, mentor the next generation of piping professionals, and contribute to a broad portfolio of facility and pipeline projects across our global offices in Canada, the USA, Australia, and India.

Why Join Equinox?

• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact facility and pipeline projects across multiple regions
• A people-first culture built on technical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Flexible, supportive work environment with long-term career development
• Exposure to innovative design approaches and multidisciplinary collaboration

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Piping Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and code-compliant piping systems. Your role will include:

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a subject matter expert for piping design, engineering, and installation
• Lead piping engineering activities across all project phases - Feasibility, Conceptual Design, DBMs, FEED, and Detailed Engineering
• Oversee and authenticate key piping engineering deliverables including piping specifications, line designation tables, piping drawings, and material requisitions
• Ensure deliverables meet applicable codes, including ASME B31.3, B31.1, B31.4, B31.8, and CSA Z662
• Develop and maintain piping engineering standards, procedures, and best practices

Project Execution

• Prepare engineering hour estimates, resource forecasts, and project execution plans
• Coordinate global workshare activities across multiple Equinox offices
• Work closely with Piping Design & Drafting to optimize piping arrangements and support model reviews (30%, 60%, 90%)
• Identify and manage piping stress engineering requirements
• Support field reviews, as-building activities, and RFI responses
• Mentor intermediate and junior piping engineers, ensuring strong technical development
• Engage with project management teams to ensure proactive and accurate workshare planning, forecasting, and earned value analysis
• Work closely with Stress Engineering, Mechanical, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Client teams
• Engage with clients to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and ensure expectations are met

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion adherence to company safety programs and engineering quality standards
• Ensure compliance with ABSA, TSASK, TSBC, and related pressure piping regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of welding procedures, NDE practices, materials selection, and metallurgy

About You

You’re an experienced piping engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and leading multidisciplinary project teams. You bring:

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta and/or British Columbia
• Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
• 15+ years of oil & gas experience, including 5+ years in EPCM with a focus on piping engineering
• Extensive experience designing natural gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, and thermal applications
• Expert-level knowledge of ASME piping codes piping codes and CSA Z662
• Strong understanding of above-ground pipeline design, materials selection, welding practices, and quality control is considered an asset
• Experience interacting directly with ABSA inspectors and field engineering teams
• Ability to navigate fast-paced project environments and manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with CAD/3D piping modeling is considered an asset

Equinox Success Statement

Equinox delivers focused and experienced premium teams, built with the best technical expertise and aligned with client culture and requirements, to ensure successful projects every time.