Senior Piping Designer
Department: Drafting and Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Description
Equinox Engineering is an international EPCM leader known for innovative facility design and engineering across natural gas, oil, heavy oil, carbon capture, power generation, emerging energy, and brownfield projects around the globe. We work with top energy producers in the USA, Canada, and internationally. We are committed to identifying and retaining the most talented employees to deliver high-quality projects of all sizes and complexities that exceed client expectations.

We are seeking a Senior Piping Designer with 5+ years of EPCM experience who is eager to contribute technical expertise, collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, and support the design and execution of energy facilities. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects, opportunities to work with industry-leading design technologies, and mentorship from experienced engineering and design professionals.

Why Join Equinox?

Meaningful work on a wide range of energy and processing projects

Strong, people-focused culture emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and technical growth

Flexible and supportive work environment with long-term career development opportunities

Entrepreneurial culture that fosters creative and commercially minded leaders

Exposure to diverse facility types including natural gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, carbon capture, and emerging energy projects

Opportunity to work with leading-edge 3D design and modeling software

What You’ll Do




Technical Support

Create and maintain detailed 3D piping models utilizing Hexagon CADWorx, Hexagon Smart 3D (S3D), and Autodesk Plant 3D

Prepare piping and mechanical design deliverables including:

Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs;)

Plot Plans

General Arrangements

Equipment Layouts

Isometric Drawings

Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs)

Support design development from conceptual studies through detailed engineering

Collaboration & Project Execution

Work closely with Piping Design Leads, Engineers, and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver quality designs

Participate in internal and external 30%, 60%, and 90% model reviews

Coordinate with process, mechanical, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines

Communicate project status, design updates, and technical recommendations effectively

Support project schedules and deliverables while maintaining high quality standards

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards, client specifications, and project requirements

Apply knowledge of ASME piping codes and industry best practices





Perform detailed reviews and quality checks of piping models and drawings

Maintain document control procedures, file management standards, and electronic filing systems

Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Technical Exposure

Gain experience across a broad range of oil and gas processing facilities and emerging energy projects

Work with advanced 3D design tools and modern engineering workflows

Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and client interactions

Expand technical knowledge through collaboration with experienced engineers and designers

Contribute to facility designs from early concept development through project execution

About You

Engineering Design and Drafting Diploma (Piping) or equivalent education

Minimum 5 years of piping design experience within an EPCM environment

Strong proficiency with CADWorx, Smart 3D (S3D), Autodesk Plant 3D, or similar piping design software

Experience developing piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and design deliverables for industrial facilities

Familiarity with ASME codes, standards, and industry practices

Solid attention to detail and commitment to quality

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Effective problem-solving and organizational abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively within project teams

Motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to a high-performing team environment

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📌 Senior Piping Designer (Alberta)
🏢 Equinox Engineering
📍 Alberta