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We are innovators at our core. We continually find better, smarter ways to design and deliver oil and gas projects, and we are proud to be contributing on some of the most exciting low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments in the North America. For our people, that means meaningful, varied work and a real chance to shape how modern engineering gets done.\nWe are innovators in the energy industry. We actively find ways to improve how oil and gas projects are designed and delivered, and we are contributing to some remarkable low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments; including electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects. We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.\nWhy We Do It\nThe world needs energy, and better engineering makes the projects that deliver it safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Our multi-discipline teams have designed some of the most challenging and successful projects in the North American energy sector, from early-stage studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions. We take pride in doing that work well, and just as much pride in continuously improving how we do it.\nWhat You Would Do in This Role\nThe Intermediate Piping Designer prepares complicated drawings and charts in a specialized field (Piping). The Intermediate Piping Designer also assists in the design of different aspects of energy industry related projects from inception to completion. Duties include:\nProducing complicated drawings and charts in a specialized field, involving planning, layout, bill of materials, etc. for major installations\nDesigning and detailing new components from previous designs based on engineering instructions, government and regulatory codes and client standards\nDeveloping designs of limited scope and complexity requiring theoretical and practical design knowledge in a specialized field\n Assisting site during construction\nChecking the work of, and assisting in the training of, less experienced drafting and design personnel\n Reporting progress of work assignments to immediate supervisor\nAnalyzing design elements for potential trends, technical feasibility, and client or contractual requirements\nEnsuring all drawings and materials are in accordance with Vista and client specifications and standards\nDrafting moderate-to-complex 2D drawings, charts, schedules, etc.\nPreparing as-built drawings based on field red-line markups\nDeveloping 3D models for simple systems under the guidance of a Senior or Design Lead\nInterfacing with other engineering disciplines to incorporate design elements and vendor data such as equipment location, piping routing, structural steel, foundations, cable trays, inline instruments, offline instruments and panels\nAssisting the lead or senior designer with facilitating model reviews and documenting minutes for follow-up\nGenerating isometrics, general arrangements and MTOs from models\nAssisting a lead or senior designer with plot plans, key plans and equipment location plans\nPerforming other duties as requested\nRequirements\nFour years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry\nTechnical school certification / degree or equivalent experience\nAbility to work within a multi-disciplinary team including process, mechanical, civil-structural, electrical, instrumentation, and piping\nAdvanced computer skills and experience in major drafting and design software such as Auto CAD, Plant 3D CADWorx, SmartPlant, AutoPLANT, AVEVA and PDMS\nBasic understanding of applicable government regulations and regulatory Codes \nExcellent communication skills (interpersonal and written) and proven ability to collaborate with team members in a multi-discipline environment\nStrong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detail\nAbility to meet safety requirements to attend site visits\nPreferred\nFive years of experience in a designer capacity, ideally with a focus in the energy industry\nWhy People Like Vista\nWe do not just say we're a great place to work, our people do. Vista has been recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada, a Best Workplace for Mental Health, and a Best Workplace for Women. These awards are earned through confidential surveys completed by our own team, so they reflect how people here actually feel and not just how we choose to describe ourselves.What our people value most is how we work together. You will join experienced leaders and mentors who are genuinely invested in your growth, in teams built around collaboration rather than silos. We hire capable people, trust them to do their best work, and treat them as people rather than employee numbers. We are proud of the culture this creates, and we work hard to protect it as we grow.\nVista is also a place for people who like to make this better. If you are energized by innovating, by questioning how things are done and by helping vista continuously improve, you will be in good company. We back that work with strong, modern project systems run by people who know how to get the most from them, but it is our people, not our tools, that make Vista what it is.\nWhat We Offer\nAn opportunity with Vista is more than a job. It is the chance to do challenging meaningful work alongside talented and supportive colleagues who want to see you succeed.Vista offers all employees\nA challenging and rewarding work environment where you will contribute to meaningful projects across the energy industry\nTalented, collaborative colleagues who are invested in one another's success\nThe chance to work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry, where your ideas are heard and innovation is part of how we actually work, not just something we say.\nA strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number\nCompetitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program\nCompany-sponsored social events and team sports\nHalf-day Fridays and free parking\nAn organization that values and encourages diversity\nHow to Apply\nPlease complete the application form below and include a cover letter concisely demonstrating how your skills and experience align with our job posting. 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