Senior Earthworks Designer
Equinox Engineering is an International EPCM leader known for innovative facility design and engineering across natural gas, oil, heavy oil, carbon capture, power generation, emerging energy, and brownfield projects around the globe. We work with top energy producers in the USA, Canada, and internationally. We are committed to identifying and retaining the most talented employees to deliver high quality projects of all sizes and complexities that exceed client expectations.
We are seeking a
Senior Earthworks Designer with 5+ years of EPCM experience who is eager to further develop their technical expertise, contribute to multidisciplinary project teams, and support the successful delivery of civil and earthworks design packages. This role offers exposure to a variety of energy industry projects while working alongside experienced engineers and designers in a collaborative environment.
Why Join Equinox?
- Meaningful work on a wide range of energy and processing projects
- Strong, people-focused culture emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and technical growth
- Flexible and supportive work environment with long-term career development opportunities
- Entrepreneurial culture that fosters creative and commercially minded leaders
What You’ll Do
Technical Support
- Preparation of 3D models using Civil 3D software.
- Design layout of roads, culverts, pipe benches and grading plans.
- Bill of materials generation, including cut and fill calculations.
- Preparation of design drawings relating to earthworks design.
- Produce accurate and high-quality design drawings in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
- Review drawings and designs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Collaboration & Project Execution
- Participate in internal and client-facing 30/60/90 model reviews, if required.
- Regular meetings with the Civil Structural Design Lead to ensure all project requirements are being met.
- Effectively communicate the status of tasks and design changes to the team.
- Support and provide guidance to junior design and drafting personnel as required.
- Develop strong working relationships with project stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Adhere to company quality standards, drafting procedures, and document control practices.
- Maintain organized electronic file structures and project documentation.
- Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, client specifications, and project requirements.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Technical Exposure
- Contribute to civil and earthworks design for oil and gas processing facilities, heavy oil, carbon capture, and emerging energy projects.
- Gain exposure to multidisciplinary EPCM project environments from concept development through detailed engineering.
- Maintain proficiency with evolving Civil 3D tools, technologies, and design best practices.
About You
- Engineering Design and Drafting Diploma or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
- 5+ years’ of EPCM experience.
- Registered member of ASET.
If you're looking to accelerate your designing career, contribute to impactful energy projects, and learn from industry-leading engineers, 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.
