Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. BBA scores A on the Alion truth index.
Your future role on our team
We’re growing our Mechanical/Piping Engineering team in
our Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton office! As our work expands in the energy, decarbonization and
industrial sectors, we’re seeking an Intermediate Piping Designer with 5+ years of
experience in heavy industry. We’re looking for curious, self-motivated
professionals who bring strong teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset.
The
Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton office has an immediate need for a strong intermediate piping
designer to help deliver various small to large projects in the mining and
hydropower industries. As part of a growing office, we are looking for someone
to work with the piping and mechanical design team lead to help deliver fast
paced projects and help grow the team, mentor younger designers, and progress
their career with BBA.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
- Design complex piping systems in 3D
- Produce piping drawings, isometrics, line
lists, material take-offs, 3D models, and other required drafting
deliverables;
- Understanding and apply working knowledge of
codes (ASME, AWWA, API et.) and design standards;
- Use 3D scanning technology and point clouds to help in the aid of brownfields project design;
- Work with engineers and designers to support engineering project deliverables;
- Help coordinate and develop deadlines, estimates, budgets, and project monitoring;
- Support the development of project-specific criteria or standards (Pipe supports, pipe specifications and design criteria);
- Understanding of pipe stress and work with stress engineers on piping design;
- Assist in
interpreting the plant PFDs, P&IDs and plant battery limit constraints
including marking up master documents;
- Determine costs and quantities in accordance with client needs;
- Participate in site
inspections, field reviews, quality assessments and oversee testing;
- Work alongside and communicate with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines;
- Ensure proper BBA engineering processes and checking procedures are followed including cross discipline checking of drawings and 3D models;
- Communicate with vendors and vendor data efficiently in designs. Understanding of Mechanical equipment and perform vendor review checks;
- Participate in 3D model reviews;
- Perform clash
detection;
- Actively participate in seeking innovative solutions;
- Provide quality services and maintain positive relationships with internal clients by contributing to various projects related to piping and mechanical design for projects in the mining, oil & gas, chemicals & biofuels, hydro, and energy sectors;
- Perform other technical functions to help deliver projects.

