About Vista Projects
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.

What You Would Do in This Role
The Intermediate Pipeline Designer assists in the preparation of design documents and drawings during the execution of a project specific to their discipline specialty (Piping, and Civil). Duties include:

Pipeline Design & Layout

Develop pipeline alignments and routing studies based on engineering, environmental, regulatory, and land‑use constraints

Prepare pipeline plan and profile drawings, alignment sheets, and route selection documentation

Design gathering systems, transmission pipelines, flowlines, and associated facilities tie‑ins

Perform pipeline corridor assessments and optimize routing for constructability, safety, and cost effectiveness

Coordinate pipeline crossings including roads, railways, watercourses, utilities, and third‑party infrastructure

Design Deliverables

Prepare and maintain:

Alignment sheets

General Arrangement

Bend Schedule

Plan and profile drawings

Crossing drawings

Typical installation details

Construction work packages

Material take‑offs (MTOs)

Design sketches and markups

Develop and maintain 3‑D pipeline models using AutoCAD Plant 3D

Ensure drawing quality, accuracy, and compliance with project standards





Project Coordination

Coordinate with Pipeline Engineers to incorporate process, stress, hydraulic, mechanical, and integrity requirements into designs

Interface with survey, geotechnical, environmental, and regulatory teams

Participate in design reviews and constructability reviews

Support procurement and construction teams with technical design information

Quality & Compliance

Apply industry standards and regulatory requirements including:

CSA Z662

ASME standards

Client specifications

Provincial and federal regulations

Ensure compliance with company drafting and design procedures

Participate in quality reviews and design checks

Support management of change (MOC) processes and design revisions

Construction Support

Provide design support during construction and commissioning activities

Review field change requests and red‑line markups

Assist with as‑built drawing updates

Support resolution of construction‑related design issues

Requirements

5–10 years of pipeline design experience

Experience in oil and gas, midstream, utility, or industrial pipeline projects

Diploma or degree in Piping Design,



Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related discipline

Experience supporting projects through FEEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases

Equivalent industry experience may be considered

Proficiency with:

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Plant 3D

CADWorx

GIS applications

Understanding of:

Survey data and terrain modeling

Pipeline design codes and standards

Crossing design requirements

Pipeline construction methods

Material specifications and pipeline components

Experience with document management systems and project workflows

Benefits

A stimulating, fast‑paced and challenging work environment where you will contribute to 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 part of an entrepreneurial, technically skilled team which has established leadership in innovative engineering solutions

A robust 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

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📌 Intermediate Pipeline Designer (Alberta)
🏢 Vista Projects
📍 Alberta