Piping, Structural,

Job Category : Drafting

Requisition Number : PIPIN003054

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Airdrie, AB T4A2J8, 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 <