Lead Piping Designer

Lead Piping Designer for EPC in Calgary!

Actalent's client is seeking a Lead Piping Designer to provide technical expertise, guidance, and leadership on piping design across multiple projects, from concept through construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop plant layouts through studies and investigations.
• Prepare a wide range of piping drawings including PFDs, P&IDs, plot plans, equipment layouts, general arrangements, and isometric drawings using 2D/3D CAD tools.
• Generate piping deliverables such as line designation tables (LDT), specialty item lists, pipe support details, spring support lists/details, valve lists, and bills of material.
• Manage a large volume of deliverables efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Interface and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide direction and guidance on 2D/3D CAD design practices.
• Review vendor equipment drawings, discipline drawings, and fabricator submissions.
• Conduct squad checks to ensure design accuracy and consistency.
• Mentor junior designers, providing guidance and reviewing their work.
• Ensure all issued deliverables meet project and corporate quality standards.
• Visit project sites, field locations, and vendor shops as required.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 10 years of piping design experience, preferably with fabricator or EPC experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Plant3D, AutoPlant 2016, or SmartPlant (S3D). Plant3D experience is preferred.
• Experience in fabrication, sulphur, and thermal facilities.
• Experience overseeing other designers is required.
• Accountability for projects up to a 10M range.
• Experience with as-built processes is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in pipeline and gas plant environments is considered.
• Ability to lead model reviews with clients is an asset.
• Field or construction exposure is beneficial.
• Experience in construction or commissioning on active job sites is advantageous.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office near Deerfoot Meadows, operating Monday through Friday. The company offers a growing environment with opportunities for advancement and training. Employees have access to a gym in the building, fostering a positive and healthy work culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, Alberta.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $75.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Calgary, AB.