The Role
Lead design and delivery of Above Ground Pipeline systems, overseeing mechanical design, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in energy projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM firm. We are a market leader in oil and gas processing specializing in facilities design, implementation and operational assistance for natural gas, conventional, heavy oil and carbon capture projects. Our clients include several of the largest oil & gas producers in Canada and worldwide, and we are currently executing a wide range of sweet gas, sour gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, carbon capture facility and pipeline projects.
We are seeking a Pipeline Design Lead (Above Ground Pipelines) with 10+ years of EPCM experience who is eager to provide technical leadership, support multidisciplinary project teams, and lead the design and delivery of above ground pipeline systems and associated facilities. This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of energy projects, opportunities to influence design standards and workflows, and collaboration with experienced engineering and project delivery teams.
Why Join Equinox?
We are seeking a Pipeline Design Lead (Above Ground Pipelines) with 10+ years of EPCM experience who is eager to provide technical leadership, support multidisciplinary project teams, and lead the design and delivery of above ground pipeline systems and associated facilities. This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of energy projects, opportunities to influence design standards and workflows, and collaboration with experienced engineering and project delivery teams.
Why Join Equinox?
- Meaningful work on a wide range of energy and processing projects
- Strong, people focused culture emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and technical excellence
- Flexible and supportive work environment with long term career development opportunities
- Entrepreneurial culture that fosters creative, technically strong, and commercially minded leaders
What You’ll Do
Technical Support
- Lead the design, layout, and coordination of Above Ground Pipeline (AGP) systems and associated facilities
- Oversee piping and mechanical design and drafting using CADWorx and/or Autodesk Plant 3D
- Review and approve design deliverables to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with client standards and applicable codes
Collaboration & Project Execution
- Act as the primary design lead for AGP projects, working closely with Project Management, Engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, and contractors
- Support project planning through schedule input, man hour estimates, scope definition, and execution support
- Lead and participate in 30/60/90% design reviews and project meetings
- Identify and communicate design risks, scope changes, and potential schedule impacts
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all design deliverables comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Maintain alignment with regulatory requirements, industry codes, and Equinox best practices
- Promote a strong safety and quality culture throughout the design lifecycle
Technical Exposure
- Work on complex AGP projects including:
- Development Plans
- General Arrangements
- Plan & Profile Drawings
- Crossing and Loop Details
- Plot Plans
- PFDs and P&IDs
- Isometrics and 3D models
- Contribute to global workshare initiatives and collaborate with international design teams
- Support continuous improvement of design tools, standards, and workflows
About You
- Engineering Design & Drafting Diploma (or equivalent)
- 10+ years of EPCM experience, with mandatory Above Ground Pipeline design expertise
- Strong background in:
- Pipeline planning and routing
- Survey interpretation and alignment
- Pipeline layout and associated facilities
- Proven leadership experience guiding and mentoring designers and drafters
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, project driven EPCM environment
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking to advance your pipeline design leadership career, contribute to complex energy projects, and work alongside industry leading engineers, we’d love to hear from you.
If you’re looking to advance your pipeline design leadership career, contribute to complex energy projects, and work alongside industry leading engineers, we’d love to hear from you.
About
Established in 1997, Equinox is a distinguished EPCM service provider globally. Our wide-ranging portfolio includes Sweet and Sour Gas Processing Facilities, Heavy and Conventional Oil Production, Steam Pipeline Systems, and an increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions like Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) facilities and pipelines, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects, and Landfill Gas (LFG) initiatives.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of EPCM experience
- Above Ground Pipeline design expertise
- Engineering Design & Drafting Diploma or equivalent
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The Company
What We Do
Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) firm headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Established in 1997, the company specializes in facility and pipeline projects for the hydrocarbon industry, including natural gas, conventional oil, and heavy oil. They also provide services for power generation, renewable energy, and data center infrastructure, delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective engineering solutions across Canada, the United States, Australia, and India.
