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 workplace
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

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