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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Senior Piping Designer

Salary

$89,800 - $118,900 per year

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Description

Join WSP's Energy subsector as a Senior Piping Designer, playing a leadership role in delivering complex energy infrastructure projects. You will guide piping design activities from conceptual engineering through detailed design and construction support, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior designers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.

Benefits:

  • Proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition , because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • EPCM consulting experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/93301

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