Equinox Engineering Ltd a global engineering firm providing world-class services to the oil & gas, energy, and resource sectors. With a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions, we are expanding our Brisbane office and seeking a talented Piping Engineer at the intermediate level to join our growing team.
Position Overview:
As an
Intermediate Piping Engineer at Equinox Engineering, you will play a key role in delivering engineering solutions across multi-disciplinary projects. You will be responsible for carrying out piping design, preparing engineering documentation and design implementation while working closely with project managers, designers, and other engineering disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to challenging projects in the energy sector and to develop your career within a supportive, global organisation.
Why Join Equinox?
- Meaningful work on high-impact oil and gas facilities, pipelines, and other major projects
- A people-focused culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to develop and grow within multidisciplinary EPCM project teams
- Exposure to diverse facilities projects across Canada and international markets
- A flexible and supportive environment designed for long-term career development
What You’ll Do
As an Intermediate Piping Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, efficient, and code-compliant piping systems. Your role will include:
Piping Design & Engineering
- Develop and review piping designs, specifications, and engineering deliverables in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
- Perform piping studies and support material selection for piping systems
- Coordinate piping stress requirements with stress engineering teams
- Review and check engineering drawings, including P&IDs, isometrics, and 3D models
- Prepare key documentation including line lists, piping specifications, and material requisitions
Coordination & Team Collaboration
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, civil, electrical, and instrumentation
- Coordinate with drafting teams to develop and review 3D models and design drawings
- Participate in design and model reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and clients
Project Execution & Delivery
- Support delivery of piping deliverables aligned with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements
- Prepare material take-offs (MTOs), technical documentation, and work packages
- Assist with procurement activities including vendor data reviews and technical bid evaluations
- Evaluate vendor proposals and support preparation of technical bid evaluation reports
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting
- Contribute to cost estimates, technical proposals, and project documentation such as design basis memorandums (DBMs)
Construction & Field Support
- Provide support during construction, including responses to RFIs and technical queries
- Participate in site visits, inspections, and client meetings as required
- Support vendor coordination and review of vendor documentation to ensure integration with overall systems
- Ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with project requirements
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Follow engineering quality processes and support verification practices
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, and relevant Australian standards)
- Demonstrate commitment to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
About You
You are an experienced piping engineer who enjoys practical design work, taking ownership of deliverables, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. You bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
- Registration or eligibility with Engineers Australia (or equivalent)
- 5–8 years of piping engineering experience in oil and gas, energy, or related industries
- EPCM or consulting experience preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Technical Foundation
- Strong understanding of piping systems, layouts, and equipment integration
- Experience working with P&IDs, isometric drawings, and piping layouts
- Familiarity with materials selection, fabrication, and installation practices
- Working knowledge of relevant international and Australian codes and standards (ASME, API, AS)
- Exposure to piping stress analysis coordination
Software Proficiency
- Experience with piping design and 3D modeling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, CADWorx, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with Navisworks or similar model review tools
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools
If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, enjoy leading technical scopes, and want to contribute to innovative and impactful energy projects, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
