Senior Piping Designer

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI‑enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Piping Designer / working lead. Our team includes world‑class experts and dynamic go‑getters. This is a full‑time site position based in Sarnia, Ontario.

• Preparation of design drawings and documentation, including line and material lists using project specifications in accordance with established design practices, standards, and procedures.
• Planning and scheduling of design tasks associated with assigned project or area.
• Fully understanding the project scope of work and identifying potential changes utilizing the project change‑control process.
• Understanding of construction work packaging requirements and organizing construction documentation to support construction and commissioning.
• Advising the Discipline Lead and Project Manager about status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays, and adverse problems.
• Full understanding of the use of requisitions and the role of materials management and support of technical requirements for purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Maintaining the 3D model environment, including the creation and maintenance of electronic piping material specifications.
• Facilitating and navigating 3D model reviews, both internal and client.
• Coordinating work between various disciplines and interdisciplinary checking.
• Checking work of, and assisting in training of, less experienced design personnel.

• Fluent in all design tools (software) CAD‑works and Plant 3D experience required; PDMS/E3D an advantage.
• Experience in a petrochemical/hydrocarbon environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; refinery site experience is a must.
• Design and drafting of 3D CAD‑based equipment, piping, and utilizing laser scans for energy, oil, gas and petrochemical facility projects independently or with assigned designers and drafters, including those located in remote offices and high‑value engineering centres.
• Conducting field investigations to review and identify design deliverable gaps against site conditions and produce quality piping deliverables including but not limited to plot plans, plan views and sections, isometric drawings and layouts.
• Proficiency in Autoplant, Plant 3D and CAD‑Works experience; PDMS/E3D experience an advantage.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work independently.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; maintain good interaction between clients and team members.
• Physically able to perform field checking, including climbing ladders and stairs up to 100 feet.
• Able to work on site and have brownfields site experience.
• Able to work minimum 40 hours per week, overtime as required up to 50 hours per week.
• Able to provide full lead coverage when lead is on vacation.
• Demonstrated safety‑oriented mindset and proven safety record.

• Technical school graduate with specific discipline training.
• Valid driving license.

For applicants based in the province of Ontario, the salary range is $101,328 to $149,011 CAD. Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.