Junior / E.I.T. Piping Materials Engineer

What Vista Does

Vista Projects is an integrated engineering firm who has been solving complex challenges in the energy industry since 1985. 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.

We 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.

Why We Do It

The 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.

What You Would Do in This Role

Start your engineering career on real projects, with real mentorship. As a Junior / E.I.T. Piping Materials Engineer, you will support piping materials and engineering work on EPC projects and MOC programs for SAGD, oil sands, and gas processing facilities.
Working alongside Intermediate, Senior, and Lead Piping Engineers, you will learn how piping specifications, materials, fittings, SP items, and valves come together to deliver safe, code-compliant, and constructible designs, and how intelligent, data-driven tools make that work faster and more accurate. This role is built for early-career engineers who want a structured path to P.Eng. and a strong technical foundation.

Piping Materials & Specifications

• Assist in preparing and updating piping specifications, line classes, and valve and specialty item data sheets
• Support materials selection for common services, including:
  - Steam and condensate systems
  - Hydrocarbons
  - Emulsion, produced water, and diluent systems
  - Fuel gas and produced gas piping
  - Utility and service piping
• Learn how pressure, temperature, corrosion, and erosion drive materials decisions in SAGD and gas facilities

Engineering Deliverables & Calculations

• Prepare and update piping deliverables under supervision, including:
  - P&ID markups and Line Designation Tables (LDTs)
  - Isometric and general arrangement drawing checks
  - Material take-offs (MTOs) and material requisitions (MRs)
  - Engineering and construction work packages (EWPs/CWPs)
• Perform basic calculations such as pipe wall thickness, pressure-temperature ratings, and hydrotest pressure
• Check MTOs and vendor documentation and incorporate review comments with senior guidance
• Support preparation of ABSA registration packages and regulatory documentation

Digital Workflows & Continuous Improvement

• Work within Vista's single-source-of-truth environment (intelligent P&IDs, 3D models, and specification databases) to keep engineering data consistent across disciplines
• Help keep piping specifications and line data accurate and current in engineering databases
• Bring a fresh perspective: flag repetitive manual tasks and suggest ways to simplify or automate them

Collaboration & Project Support

• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping Stress, Civil/Structural, and Electrical & Instrumentation teams as directed
• Participate in design reviews, 3D model reviews, HAZOPs, and constructability sessions
• Assist with technical queries and field engineering requests, and gain exposure to brownfield constraints, fabrication, and commissioning

Professional Growth

• Build your technical foundation through structured mentoring, on-the-job learning, and internal training
• Gain the experience required for P.Eng. registration with support from APEGA-registered mentors
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, communicate progress clearly, and apply feedback

Codes, Standards & Compliance

• Learn and apply, under supervision:
  - ASME B31.3, B16.5, and B16.34
  - CSA Z662 (as required)
  - Applicable API codes, ASME Section VIII, and client specifications
• Follow Vista's QMS, QA/QC procedures, HSE policy, and ABSA and provincial regulatory

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) with APEGA, or eligible to register
• 0–4 years of piping or mechanical engineering experience (co-op and internship experience counts)
• Basic understanding of:
  - Piping systems, components, and valves
  - Materials fundamentals
  - Engineering drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Revu Bluebeam, and comfort learning new digital tools
• Curiosity, a strong willingness to learn, and openness to technical feedback
• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude

Preferred

• Co-op or internship experience in an EPC or industrial environment
• Exposure to oil sands, SAGD, or gas processing facilities
• Familiarity with Navisworks or intelligent P&ID / 3D design tools
• Coursework in materials, corrosion, or metallurgy
• Interest in data and automation (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Python)
• Site experience in construction, fabrication, or commissioning

Why People Like Vista

We 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.

Vista 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.

What We Offer

An 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

• A challenging and rewarding work environment where you will contribute to meaningful projects across the energy industry
• Talented, collaborative colleagues who are invested in one another's success
• The 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.
• A 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
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program
• Company-sponsored social events and team sports
• Half-day Fridays and free parking
• An organization that values and encourages diversity

How to Apply

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Note: As part of the interview process there will be a technical testing component that will take up to two hours and can be completed at home on your own timeline. Candidates may be required to complete a security clearance procedure prior to receiving an offer.