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Type of position: Regular

Your role as a Senior Piping Designer for the Vancouver, BC office, you will be working on projects across the country, collaborating with engineers nationally and internationally to present our clients with unique solutions. You will be using various 2D and 3D software to deliver top quality work in the mining and hydropower industries. Your contribution will have a great impact technically but also through mentoring of more junior colleagues and building lasting relationships with clients. You will have access to growth opportunities and support to meet your career objectives.

• Perform piping 3D modelling and generate piping deliverables such as isometric drawings, general arrangements, piping plans and details or other deliverables as part of piping mandates.
• Work with cutting edge 3D scanning technology and point clouds.
• Lead piping design scopes and supervise other piping designers in your project team.
• Initiate the development of all required discipline deliverables for the assigned area
• Manage and develop piping design estimates, budgets, schedules and staffing needs for projects and assigned areas.
• Plan, develop, organize and control project-specific criteria or standards (Pipe supports, material specifications and design criteria).
• Lead and prepare piping scope in proposals.
• Collaborate with pipe stress engineers on piping design.
• Receive and distribute design instructions pertaining to plant design requirements and procedures.
• Update PFD’s and P&ID master documents.
• Assess client satisfaction and maintain close relations with clients. Determine costs and quantities in accordance with client needs.
• On assignment to the field, support construction in drawing and specification interpretations, design modifications, scheduling, and system checkout and testing.
• Perform cross discipline checking of drawings and 3D models.
• Conduct 3D model reviews internally and with clients.
• Participate in checking and review of isometrics and piping drawings.
• Communicate with vendors and ensure vendor data is used efficiently in designs.
• Participate in coaching and mentoring of junior and intermediate designers.
• Actively participate in seeking innovative solutions.
• Perform other technical functions to help deliver projects.
• Evolve your career with emerging technologies in the piping design space.

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Ability to see beyond established standards
• Rigour and ethical

• 10+ year’s relevant experience in piping layout and design drafting in mining or hydropower.
• Mechanical Engineering Technologist/Technician diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of mechanical/piping codes, building codes and standards.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical/piping engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.
• Experience within a large projects, multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD tools such as Smart 3D, Solidworks, CADworx and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of 3D point clouds considered an asset.
• Initiative to identify tasks that need completion and accept the responsibility of seeing those assignments through to the final stage.
• Can work in a multidiscipline project team with a priority on collaboration.
• Bilingual (English and French) is not necessary but would be advantageous for this position.

• Annual base salary between $105,100-$128,400.
• Annual bonus program for regular employees.
• Access to a time bank.
• Onsite mobility premium.
• Cellphone Program.
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees.
• Retirement saving plan for regular employees.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program.

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to: market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop.
• A corporate culture that values expertise.
• Participation in innovation projects.
• Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting.
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces.
• Access to an annual bonus program for all regular employees.
• Growing business with many opportunities.
• Generous pension and insurance plan.
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness.
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are a priority.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

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