Pipeline Design Lead; Above Ground Pipelines

Pipeline Design Lead (Above Ground Pipelines)

Department: Drafting and Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Description

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM firm. We are a market leader in oil and gas processing specializing in facilities design, implementation and operational assistance for natural gas, conventional, heavy oil and carbon capture projects. Our clients include several of the largest oil & gas producers in Canada and worldwide, and we are currently executing a wide range of sweet gas, sour gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, carbon capture facility and pipeline projects.

We are seeking a Pipeline Design Lead (Above Ground Pipelines) with 10+ years of EPCM experience who is eager to provide technical leadership, support multidisciplinary project teams, and lead the design and delivery of above ground pipeline systems and associated facilities. This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of energy projects, opportunities to influence design standards and workflows, and collaboration with experienced engineering and project delivery teams.

Why Join Equinox?

• Meaningful work on a wide range of energy and processing projects
• Strong, people focused culture emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Flexible and supportive work environment with long term career development opportunities
• Entrepreneurial culture that fosters creative, technically strong, and commercially minded leaders

What You’ll Do

Technical Support

• Lead the design, layout, and coordination of Above Ground Pipeline (AGP) systems and associated facilities
• Oversee piping and mechanical design and drafting using CADWorx and/or Autodesk Plant 3D
• Review and approve design deliverables to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with client standards and applicable codes

Collaboration & Project Execution

• Act as the primary design lead for AGP projects, working closely with Project Management, Engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, and contractors
• Support project planning through schedule input, man hour estimates, scope definition, and execution support
• Lead and participate in 30/60/90% design reviews and project meetings
• Identify and communicate design risks, scope changes, and potential schedule impacts

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all design deliverables comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Maintain alignment with regulatory requirements, industry codes, and Equinox best practices
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture throughout the design lifecycle

Technical Exposure

• Work on complex AGP projects including:
  • Development Plans
  • General Arrangements
  • Plan & Profile Drawings
  • Crossing and Loop Details
  • Plot Plans
  • PFDs and P&IDs
  • Isometrics and 3D models
• Contribute to global workshare initiatives and collaborate with international design teams
• Support continuous improvement of design tools, standards, and workflows

About You

• Engineering Design & Drafting Diploma (or equivalent)
• 10+ years of EPCM experience, with mandatory Above Ground Pipeline design expertise
• Strong background in:
  • Pipeline planning and routing
  • Survey interpretation and alignment
  • Pipeline layout and associated facilities
• Proven leadership experience guiding and mentoring designers and drafters
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, project driven EPCM environment

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking to advance your pipeline design leadership career, contribute to complex energy projects, and work alongside industry leading engineers, we’d love to hear from you.