Piping, Structural Vessel Designers; Jr. Level

Position: Piping, Structural, & Vessel Designers (Jr. Level)
Job Category  :
Drafting

Requisition Number  : PIPIN
003054

Posted :
September 29, 2026
Full-Time

Locations
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440
Airdrie, AB , CAN

Description
Junior Piping/Structural/Vessel Designers are responsible for providing assistance in less complex aspects of the detailed drafting design of piping systems associated with process modules and equipment including 3D models and 2D drawings. This position interfaces with the respective drafting coordinator or technical lead as well as the respective project engineer and provides progress updates to the respective drafting manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Carries out original layout and design of process equipment modules for oil and gas processing facilities

Creates and models piping designs

Creates detailed design of structural steel skids and pipe supports

Revises existing designs based on vendor drawings and changes from stress analysis updates

Creates layout drawings and detailing of piping

Produces 3D models

Produces piping isometrics

Produces structural drawings

Produces fabrication drawings

Organizes design data and vendor information

Calculates piping components and pre-orders materials

Obtains and manages design specifics from Engineering and other disciplines

Collaborates with Piping Checkers, Mechanical Engineering, and Fabrication Shop

Prerequisites
Education

Diploma in Engineering Design Drafting Technology (EDDT) or an equivalent combination of training and experience in piping design

Experience

Entry level position - no previous work experience is required

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2010 and higher

Other

Fabrication shop designing experience is an asset

Understanding of design and drafting practices for piping components

Knowledge of Cadworx or Navisworks is an asset

As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict-of-Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement

Required

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Strong command of the English language

Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills

Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines

Adaptable to changing demands

Ability to take independent action to accomplish objectives

Excellent reading, research, and analytical skills

Ability to interpret and utilize complex information

Detail-oriented

Ability to monitor the quality of own work

Advanced mathematics and science skills

Problem solving

Ability to resolve technical problems

Ability to create systems for checking accuracy

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

Relationships

Must work in a team environment

Attends meetings and liaises with Piping Checkers, multidisciplinary Designers and Drafters, Engineering, and Fabrication

Confers with shop and departmental personnel while gathering information

May be required to prepare internal reports

Authority Level

Technical decisions are routine in nature and will follow precedents and procedures

Manager is readily available for assistance and guidance

Work is reviewed for accuracy and conformance with prescribed procedures

Work Environment

Performs work in an office setting and requires the need to deal with a diversity of people when responding to interdepartmental inquiries

Copes with frequent interruption and changing priorities

Attends meetings at other buildings

Physical Requirements

Requires ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods using a computer, reading manuals, etc.

Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away file boxes weighing up to 25 lbs

Manual dexterity for data input, paperwork and use of standard office equipment

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