Piping Designer (Intermediate)

The Piping Designer will be contributing to engineering excellence by providing the link between engineering design theory and practical application, translating critical design concepts into workable plans for tangible end-products. 

If you are looking to build upon your career and continue to develop your skills in the mining and consulting industries, we want to hear from you. 

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across minerals and metals
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

• Provide technical layout and design of piping systems for potash and uranium plants and related infrastructure.
• Prepare digital drawings, diagrams and / or 3D models, using computer-aided drafting (CAD) and / or computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software 
• Prepare engineering drawings for piping from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures 
• Perform layouts, design and check work from the basic data supplied 
• Attend site inspections or walkdowns as required for measurements or information gathering 
• Interpret key documents including engineering standards, piping material specifications, P&IDs and Line Lists 
• Attend project meetings and discussions with client and staff 
• Develop and maintain positive, sustainable client relationships 
• Coordinate and work with other project team members 
• Will work under the general supervision of a senior engineer / design supervisor 
• Mentor junior members of the team 

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Expected:  

• Diploma in Mechanical or Engineering Design & Drafting Technology 
• 5+ years of relevant industrial and/or mining design experience. 
• Proven experience with AutoCAD, AutoPlant, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and/or AVEVA E3D software and excellent knowledge of 3D design/drafting. 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills 
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required 
• Additional assets include: 
  • Other mining experience, 
  • Mechanical, materials handling, and / or HVAC experience, 
  • Underground mining experience, 
  • Construction experience, 
• Able to perform calculations for piping sizing and pipe design as well as detailed equipment design, such as for tanks, chute work, and launders, or experience with project controls, budgets and schedules within an engineering consulting environment 
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required