Senior Piping Engineer

Senior Piping Engineer     Department:
Piping Engineering

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Calgary, AB, Canada
Description    Equinox Engineering is a Calgary-based EPCM leader recognized for delivering innovative facility and pipeline design solutions across natural gas, oil, heavy oil, carbon capture, and emerging energy sectors. We work with some of the largest energy producers in Canada and internationally, executing projects that range from early-stage concept development to detailed engineering and field support.
We’re looking for a  Senior Piping Engineer   who brings exceptional technical knowledge, leadership, and a passion for designing safe, efficient, and reliable piping systems. In this role, you’ll guide engineering execution, mentor the next generation of piping professionals, and contribute to a broad portfolio of facility and pipeline projects across our global offices in Canada, the USA, Australia, and India.
Why Join Equinox?
Opportunity to contribute to high-impact facility and pipeline projects across multiple regions
A people-first culture built on technical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Flexible, supportive work environment with long-term career development
Exposure to innovative design approaches and multidisciplinary collaboration
What You’ll Do    Technical Leadership      Serve as a subject matter expert for piping design, engineering, and installation
Lead piping engineering activities across all project phases — Feasibility, Conceptual Design, DBMs, FEED, and Detailed Engineering
Oversee and authenticate key piping engineering deliverables including piping specifications, line designation tables, piping drawings, and material requisitions
Ensure deliverables meet applicable codes, including ASME B31.3, B31.1, B31.4, B31.8, and CSA Z662
Develop and maintain piping engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
Project Execution      Prepare engineering hour estimates, resource forecasts, and project execution plans
Coordinate global workshare activities across multiple Equinox offices
Work closely with Piping Design & Drafting to optimize piping arrangements and support model reviews (30%, 60%, 90%)
Identify and manage piping stress engineering requirements
Support field reviews, as-building activities, and RFI responses
Collaboration & Mentorship      Mentor intermediate and junior piping engineers, ensuring strong technical development
Engage with project management teams to ensure proactive and accurate workshare planning, forecasting, and earned value analysis
Work closely with Stress Engineering, Mechanical, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Client teams
Engage with clients to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and ensure expectations are met
Safety, Quality & Compliance      Champion adherence to company safety programs and engineering quality standards
Ensure compliance with ABSA, TSASK, TSBC, and related pressure piping regulatory requirements
Demonstrate strong knowledge of welding procedures, NDE practices, materials selection, and metallurgy
About You    You’re an experienced piping engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and leading multidisciplinary project teams. You bring:
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta and/or British Columbia
Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
15+ years of oil & gas experience, including 5+ years in EPCM with a focus on piping engineering
Extensive experience designing natural gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, and thermal applications
Expert-level knowledge of ASME piping codes piping codes and CSA Z662
Strong understanding of above-ground pipeline design, materials selection, welding practices, and quality control is considered an asset
Experience interacting directly with ABSA inspectors and field engineering teams
Ability to navigate fast-paced project environments and manage multiple priorities
Familiarity with CAD/3D piping modeling is considered an asset
Equinox Success Statement    Equinox delivers focused and experienced premium teams, built with the best technical expertise and aligned with client culture and requirements, to ensure successful projects every time.

#J-18808-Ljbffr