Intelligent P&Id Systems Specialist

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
The Intelligent P&ID System Specialist is part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the developing and maintaining and supporting intelligent P&ID environments that form a key part of Vista’s data centric project execution model.The primary platform for this role is Autodesk Plant 3D P&ID. Experience with other intelligent P&ID or engineering design platforms such as AVEVA, SmartPlant P&ID, Bentley AutoPlant and CADWorx would be considered an asset.This role combines an understanding of P&ID engineering and design workflows with application configuration, structured engineering data and systems support. The successful candidate will work closely with Process Engineering, Design, Systems Integration, Project Management and IT to ensure intelligent P&ID solutions are fit for purpose and support Vista’s broader engineering data strategy.Duties include:Setup, configuration, and maintenance of Autodesk Plant 3D P&ID project environmentsConfiguration and maintenance of P&ID project standards, including drawing templates, symbols, classes, properties, tagging formats, annotations and other project-specific requirementsDevelopment and maintenance of intelligent P&ID data structures that support consistent and accurate engineering information across projectsConfiguration and support of equipment, piping, instrumentation, and other engineering data represented within intelligent P&IDsDevelopment and implementation of data validation, quality control, and consistency checks for P&ID informationConfiguration and generation of engineering reports and data extracts from Plant 3D P&ID and related data sourcesSupport for P&ID data exchange and integration with other engineering applications, databases, and project systemsDevelopment and maintenance of workflows for managing P&ID data throughout the engineering project lifecycleSupport for project startup, including establishing project configurations, standards, templates, and execution requirementsTroubleshooting and resolution of application, configuration, drawing, and data-related issuesProviding technical support, guidance, and training to engineers and designers using intelligent P&ID applicationsWorking with engineering and design teams to identify opportunities to improve P&ID workflows through standardization, automation, and better use of intelligent engineering dataSupporting software upgrades, testing, deployment, and compatibility with related engineering applicationsDeveloping and maintaining documentation, configuration standards, work instructions, and best practicesLiaising with Engineering, Design, Systems Integration, Project Management, and IT teams to ensure fit-for-purpose implementation of intelligent P&ID solutionsSupporting the continuous improvement of Vista's intelligent engineering and data-centric project execution practicesPerforming other duties as requiredRequirements
5 Years+ of relevant engineering, design or engineering systems experience with significant hands-on experience using intelligent P&ID applicationsHands-on experience with Autodesk Plant 3D P&ID, including project setup, configuration, reporting, administration and troubleshooting.Strong understanding of P&ID engineering and design concepts, including equipment, piping, instrumentation, tagging, line numbering and engineering drawing conventionsExperience configuring Plant 3D P&ID classes, properties, symbols, annotations, tag formats, drawing templates and project standardsUnderstanding of the relationship between graphical P&ID content and the underlying structured engineering dataExperience extracting, reviewing, manipulating, and reporting engineering data from intelligent P&ID systemsPractical experience using AI tools in a professional or technical environment, including LLM-based assistants for research, troubleshooting, documentation, data analysis, or workflow improvement;
ability to write effective prompts, critically evaluate AI-generated outputs, and identify opportunities to safely apply AI to engineering and design workflowsEngineering or technical background with a degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Design/Drafting, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related disciplineStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience manipulating and reviewing structured datasetsUnderstanding of data quality, data relationships, and database concepts as they apply to engineering informationAbility to troubleshoot application, configuration, data, and workflow issues and determine practical solutionsStrong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to produce configurations and deliverables to a high level of accuracyAbility to translate engineering and project requirements into practical application configurations and workflowsPassion for learning new technical skills and willingness to learn emerging engineering software and related technologiesStrong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering, design, project, and technical teamsTeam-oriented attitude and willingness to take on new technical challengesPreferred
Eight to Ten years of combined education and experienceAdvanced administration and configuration experience with Autodesk Plant 3D P&IDExperience developing or maintaining corporate or project P&ID standards, symbol libraries, templates, tagging conventions, and data structuresExperience with other intelligent P&ID or engineering applications such as AVEVA, Hexagon, Bentley, AutoCAD, or similar platformsExperience supporting intelligent P&ID implementation on industrial engineering or EPC/EPCM projectsKnowledge of Process Engineering workflows, procedures, deliverables, and project execution practicesExperience working with engineering data across multiple disciplines and applicationsExperience with SQL, relational databases, or other structured engineering data sourcesExperience integrating or exchanging P&ID information with engineering databases, equipment lists, line lists, instrument indexes, or other engineering systemsExperience developing data validation, reporting, or engineering quality-control workflowsExperience supporting application deployment, upgrades, testing, and configuration managementBasic automation or scripting skills using technologies such as .NET, AutoLISP, PowerShell, Python, SQL, or similar toolsExperience with APIs or other methods of exchanging information between engineering applications would be an assetWhy People Like at 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 things 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 industryTalented, collaborative colleagues who are invested in one another’s successThe 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 numberCompetitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay programCompany-sponsored social events and team sportsFlexible work schedules, half-day Fridays and free parkingAn inclusive organization that values diversity.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.
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