Junior Piping Stress 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 stress engineering career on real oil and gas projects, in a team that designs everything in an intelligent 3D environment. As a Junior Piping Stress Engineer, you will model and analyze facility piping systems, select pipe supports, and support local stress checks, all under the guidance of experienced senior and lead stress engineers. You will contribute to FEED and detailed design deliverables and get early exposure to construction and field support. This role is built for an early-career engineer who wants structured mentorship and a clear path to Intermediate and Senior roles.

Stress analysis (with guidance)

• Build piping stress models from the 3D model for static and basic equivalent-static dynamic load cases using Bentley AutoPIPE
• Perform flexibility analysis of assigned piping systems to ASME B31.3 and CSA Z662
• Calculate sustained, expansion, and occasional (wind, seismic, relief) stresses, thermal displacements, and operating and hydrotest loads
• Select standard pipe supports: shoes, guides, line stops, anchors, hangers, base supports, trunnions, and dummy supports
• Support local stress checks using PRG FEA tools such as NozzlePro, including basic nozzle load checks and pipe wall stress at welded attachments (shoes, trunnions, base supports)

3D model and digital workflow

• Keep stress information in the 3D model current (support types, tags, and stress-critical line status) so the model stays the single source of truth
• Review 3D model and help spot routing and support issues early

Deliverables and collaboration

• Compile and update stress calculation reports and check IFC isometrics
• Work with piping and CSA designers to resolve piping stress issues
• Review vendor drawings and data sheets for assigned systems, including allowable nozzle loads
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and technical learning sessions
• Keep engineering records and models organized and in line with QA/QC procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with APEGA, or eligible for registration
• 0–4 years of piping stress or mechanical engineering experience (co-op and internship terms count)
• Basic knowledge of piping codes and standards (ASME B31.3; awareness of CSA Z662)
• Academic or early professional exposure to pipe stress software, preferably Bentley AutoPIPE
• Solid grounding in strength of materials, thermal expansion, and basic dynamics
• Interest in learning PRG FEA local stress tools, such as NozzlePro, and other stress analysis tools
• Proficiency with MS Office and Bluebeam Revu
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and good time management
• Clear written and verbal communication

Preferred

• Exposure to CAESAR II (a valuable asset)
• Co-op, internship, or early-career experience in oil and gas or on EPC projects
• Familiarity with piping materials and components, P&IDs, isometrics, and 3D models (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Navisworks)
• Interest in digital tools and automation (e.g., Excel/VBA, Python)
• A clear interest in specializing in piping stress engineering

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.