WSP

Senior Piping Designer

WSP$89K — $118K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Engineering Design, Drafting Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive piping design experience in industrial, energy, oil & gas, or power generation sectors.
  • Advanced expertise in developing and reviewing complex piping layouts and plant design deliverables.
  • Proficient in using CADWorx, Plant 3D, or similar 3D modeling platforms.
  • Strong understanding of industry codes, standards, specifications, and drafting practices.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating projects in technical roles.
  • EPCM consulting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead piping design on energy projects from concept to detailed engineering.
  • Develop and review piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment layouts, and construction packages.
  • Direct the creation and maintenance of 3D plant models using design software.
  • Mentor junior designers and oversee quality of design outputs.
  • Coordinate piping interfaces with mechanical, civil, electrical, and process disciplines.
  • Review vendor engineering documents for compliance with design requirements.
  • Participate in field reviews and provide construction support as necessary.
  • Identify scope changes and technical risks to enhance project delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on a diverse range of energy projects.
  • Leadership role and the ability to mentor junior designers.
  • Supportive work environment focusing on professional growth.
  • Chance to make a significant impact on Canada's energy landscape.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Join our growing team in any of our Canadian offices across Alberta, Ontario, or British Columbia. As a Senior Piping Designer, you will play a leadership role in the delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects, guiding piping design activities from conceptual engineering through detailed design and construction support. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior designers and contributing technical expertise to ensure high-quality project execution.

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of energy projects, including biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, fossil fuels, carbon capture, battery energy storage, and hydroelectric generation.

Your Impact
  • Lead piping design activities on multidisciplinary energy projects from concept through detailed engineering.
  • Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, plot plans, equipment layouts, piping arrangements, isometrics, and construction packages.
  • Direct the development and maintenance of 3D plant models using industry-standard design software.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality oversight to intermediate and junior designers.
  • Coordinate interfaces between piping, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and process disciplines.
  • Review vendor and third-party engineering documentation and incorporate design requirements into project deliverables.
  • Participate in field reviews, site investigations, and construction support activities as required.
  • Identify scope changes, technical risks, and opportunities to improve project delivery and client outcomes.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Diploma in Engineering Design, Drafting Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive piping design experience within industrial, energy, oil & gas, power generation, or related sectors.
  • Advanced experience developing and reviewing complex piping layouts and plant design deliverables.
  • Demonstrated expertise using CADWorx, Plant 3D, or similar 3D modelling platforms.
  • Strong understanding of applicable industry codes, standards, specifications, and drafting practices.
  • Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects and providing technical leadership to design teams.
  • Experience within an EPCM consulting environment is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and lead design efforts.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for engineering excellence to projects that help transform Canada's energy landscape. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact on communities and industries across the country.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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1959

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