Lead Piping Designer

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Fluor Full time $126,500 - $235,500

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World. 

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you

Job Description

This position is responsible for working within Fluor's environment utilizing Fluor's standards and procedures to design safe and efficient layouts in a 2D and 3D CAD software platforms. The candidate will be expected to understand detailed engineering drawings and flow sheets from both clients and vendors, and work closely with other disciplines to design various areas related to Mining and Metals. The ideal candidate will have experience with all phases of a project from Scoping Study to Detailed Design, and will know what level of detail is required for each phase.

The candidate will need to be a strong communicator and have a solid understanding of the value to work in a team environment.

Day to day activities and responsibilities include:

• Prepare 3D layouts and/or schematics for conceptual and detailed designs of advanced complexity in 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings

• Create 3D models in Intergraph Smartplant environment

• Participate in model review sessions

• Review drawings and vendor equipment documentation of moderate to advanced complexity within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution;

• Assign work to and check work done by other designers

• Incorporate health, safety, and environmental factors in design

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines

• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines

• Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements


• Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in technical field of study

• A combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) to fifteen (15) years

• These positions will be for a "Piping Designer" that should be fluent in Smartplant 3D Software OR comparable 3D software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner. 

Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications


• Intermediate to strong experience with Smartplant 3D software OR comparable 3D software;

• Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials;

• Practical field experience an asset;

• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs.

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.  

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off. 

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $126, $235,500.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.  Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today


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