Senior Piping Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Calgary seeks a senior piping engineer to lead design for industrial facilities across ammonia, nitrogen, chemical processing, and fertilizer sectors. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, is a P.Eng. in Ontario or eligible, and brings 15+ years of piping experience with ASME B31.3, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• P.Eng. in Ontario or eligible for licensure is required.
• Minimum 15 years of piping engineering and design experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with ammonia, nitrogen, chemical processing, fertilizer, petrochemical, gas processing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve work packages for detailed design.
• Establish design criteria, project specifications, codes and standards.
• Provide technical oversight of piping systems, valves, fittings, and pressure equipment.
• Lead piping design activities for industrial facilities including hazardous environments.
• Approve technical bid evaluations and vendor recommendations.
• Plan and monitor piping engineering activities to meet objectives.
• Track budgets and forecast resource requirements.
• Mentor piping engineers and designers.
• Ensure work complies with codes and client specifications.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

ASME B31.3

Piping stress analysis software

Job description

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Date: Aug 31, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:100624

Job Category:Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve work packages prior to release for detailed design.
• Establish design criteria, project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and approval of specifications, drawings, calculations, and technical documents related to piping systems, valves, fittings, specialty components, and pressure equipment.
• Lead piping design activities for industrial facilities, including ammonia, nitrogen, chemical processing, fertilizer, and other process plant environments.
• Approve technical bid evaluations, vendor recommendations, and procurement documentation.
• Review, approve, and disposition non-conformances, technical queries, and design deviations.
• Plan, schedule, resource, and monitor piping engineering activities to meet project objectives and deliverables.
• Track budgets, forecast resource requirements, and report on cost and schedule variances.
• Identify and manage engineering scope changes and design modifications throughout project execution.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to piping engineers and designers.
• Ensure all work is technically sound, complete, and compliant with project requirements, relevant codes, industry standards, and client specifications.
• Collaborate closely with process, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and operations teams to develop integrated design solutions.
• Support HAZOPs, design reviews, constructability reviews, and commissioning activities as required.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of piping engineering and design experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and execution of projects within ammonia, nitrogen, chemical processing, fertilizer, petrochemical, gas processing, or similar industrial facilities.
• Extensive experience designing high-pressure piping systems, alloy piping, and process piping networks.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code.
• Experience with piping systems handling ammonia, nitrogen, hydrogen, process gases, corrosive chemicals, and hazardous fluids.
• Practical experience performing and reviewing piping stress analysis using industry-standard software and methodologies.
• Experience designing slurry transport systems and utility piping systems.
• Previous experience working on greenfield and brownfield process plant projects.
• Experience with autoclaves, pressure vessels, and pressure-retaining equipment is considered an asset.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring engineers, and coordinating project execution.
• Strong understanding of process safety principles, risk assessments, and industrial operating environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Adaptable and flexible with changing priorities in fast-paced project environments.

Preferred Experience

• Hydrogen, ammonia, nitrogen, carbon capture, clean fuels, or energy transition projects.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and operations within chemical or process facilities.
• Familiarity with owner-operator environments and large EPCM project delivery models.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.