Mechanical Engineer-In-Training

Vista Projects is an integrated engineering firm who has been solving complex challenges in the energy industry since 1985. We are innovators at our core. We continually find better, smarter ways to design and deliver oil and gas projects, and we are proud to be contributing on some of the most exciting low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments in the North America.

For our people, that means meaningful, varied work and a real chance to shape how modern engineering gets done.
We are innovators in the energy industry. We actively find ways to improve how oil and gas projects are designed and delivered, and we are contributing to some remarkable low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments; including electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects. We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.

Why We Do It
The world needs energy, and better engineering makes the projects that deliver it safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Our multi-discipline teams have designed some of the most challenging and successful projects in the North American energy sector, from early-stage studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions. We take pride in doing that work well, and just as much pride in continuously improving how we do it.

What You Would Do in This Role
The Engineer-In-Training completes practical training in various phases of project-based engineering work. The Engineer-In-Training supports the design of different aspects of energy industry projects from inception to completion. Assisting in the following duties under the guidance of a senior engineer:

Assisting in the development of process design for a project or proposal consisting of a normal process unit

Assisting in the preparation of design specifications, computations and drawings

Assisting in the design of component parts and individual units

Reviewing vendor or subcontractor quotations, drawings and specifications for technical adequacy and conformance with project requirements

Using Vista Quality Management System (QMS)

Preparing equipment specifications and datasheets for basic equipment

Preparing material requisitions and technical bid evaluations for basic equipment

Providing fabrication/technical support to vendors for basic equipment

Reviewing equipment tagging and descriptions on P&IDs and PFDs

Supporting the preparation of engineering work packages

Participating in the preparation of designs and specifications for mechanical systems and materials

Participating in the technical selection, sizing and evaluation of equipment

Performing other duties as requested

Requirements

Two to five years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in engineering or applied science

Ability to work and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team including Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural & Architectural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls and Piping Engineers and Designers as well as Project Management and Procurement personnel

Registered as an EIT with APEGA

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detail

Self-motivated and efficient with time management

Awareness of applicable codes and industry standards

Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits

Preferred

Some experience in an EIT capacity, ideally in the energy industry.

Why People Like Vista
What Vista Does
Vista Projects is an integrated engineering firm who has been solving complex challenges in the energy industry since 1985. We are innovators at our core. We continually find better, smarter ways to design and deliver oil and gas projects, and we are proud to be contributing on some of the most exciting low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments in the North America.

For our people, that means meaningful, varied work and a real chance to shape how modern engineering gets done.
We are innovators in the energy industry. We actively find ways to improve how oil and gas projects are designed and delivered, and we are contributing to some remarkable…