Principal Piping Designer

SK
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, CA

Job summary

The Principal Piping Designer is responsible for preparing design drawings, documentation, and line lists while maintaining the 3D model environment. They will also coordinate work between disciplines, facilitate model reviews, and provide technical guidance to less experienced design personnel.

Job details

About us Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Purpose: We are currently recruiting for a Principal Piping Designer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Saskatchewan, Canada. We are currently recruiting for a Principle Piping Designer / working lead. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is full-time site position is for remote work. Responsibilities: Preparation of design drawings and documentation, including line and material lists using project specifications in accordance with established design practices, standards, and procedures. Planning and scheduling of design tasks associated with assigned project or area. Fully understanding the project scope of work and identifying potential changes utilizing the project change control process. Understanding of construction work packaging requirements and organizing construction documentation to support construction and commissioning. Advising the Discipline Lead and Project Manager about status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays, and adverse problems. Full understanding of the use of requisitions and the role of materials management and support of technical requirements for purchase orders and subcontracts. Maintaining the 3D model environment, including the creation and maintenance of electronic piping material specifications. Facilitating and navigating 3D model reviews, both internal and client. Coordinating work between various disciplines and interdisciplinary checking. Checking work of, and assist in training of, less experienced design personnel. What you will bring: Technical and Industry Experience: Needs to be fluent in all design tools (software) CAD-works and Plant 3D experience is required. PDMS/E3D will be an advantage. Experience in a petrochemical/hydrocarbon’s environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Refinery site experience is a must. This position involves the design and drafting of 3D CAD based equipment, piping and utilizing laser scans for the energy, oil, gas and petrochemical industry facility projects independently or with assigned designers and drafters, including those located in remote offices and high value engineering centers. As required, you will be conducting field investigations to review and identify design deliverable gaps against site conditions and produce quality piping deliverables including but not limited to plot plans, plan views and sections, isometric drawings and layouts. Must have valid driving license. Proficiency in AutoPlant and Plant 3-D experience is required. PDMS/E3D experience is an advantage. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook. Able to work independently. Other requirements: Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills; maintain good interaction between clients and team members. Physically able to perform field checking. Includes climbing ladders and stairs up to 100 feet. Able to work on site and have brownfields site experience. Able to work minimum 40 hours per week, overtime as required up to 50 hours per week. Able to provide full lead coverage when lead is on vacation. Must demonstrate an excellent safety-oriented mindset. Must have a proven safety record. Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training: Required: Technical school graduate with specific discipline training. Moving forward together We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have extensive experience in petrochemical or refinery environments and be proficient in CAD-works, Plant 3D, and AutoPlant software. The role requires a technical school graduate with the physical ability to perform site field investigations and a strong commitment to safety.