Lead Project Engineer

Join a company passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With over 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries work toward bettering the industries we operate in. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

About the role

Hatch is seeking Project Engineers to provide engineering analysis, design engineering, and construction management support on a wide range of heavy industrial projects. The Project Engineer will incorporate design concepts into design development and work with the project team in conjunction with the Project Manager to produce design reports and construction bid documents. Prepare plans and reports, and conduct investigations supporting complex scopes of work and designs. Organize, execute, and coordinate task assignments contributing to overall project delivery. Perform work compliant with client contractual terms and local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, rules, and/or regulations while ensuring completion on time and on budget. Act as technical liaison within and outside the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, bidding, and engineering services during construction associated with the delivery of water and wastewater treatment, pumping station, and pipeline projects including operations and processes, building structures, and ancillary facilities such as driveways, service roads, yard piping, and drainage.
• Supervise and direct technical project staff in conjunction with the Project Manager in the preparation of preliminary engineering reports, designs, plans and specifications, and contract bid documents.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial, and other topographical or geologic data for incorporation into project investigations, planning, and design.
• Compute water and wastewater treatment process loadings, water and wastewater flow rates, and other parameters integral to preparation of preliminary engineering reports and final designs.
• Identify and recommend technological, operational, or engineering changes that will improve system reliability, regulatory compliance, or reduce cost.
• Develop and improve process control, operation & maintenance (O&M) manuals, and O&M training programs.
• Monitor, direct, and control activities of engineering sub consultants.
• Perform design reviews and engineering discipline coordination.
• Assist in development and implementation of quality assurance plans and field inspection plans on assigned projects.
• Participate in preparing proposals in support of marketing and sales activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of heavy industrial experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close work with clients, field personnel, and internal departments in achieving deadlines and quality work.
• Ability to organize and prioritize personal workload and make necessary adjustments in meeting critical deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry best practices related to Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Proficiency in the use of a computer for design and understanding of CAD operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable industry codes and regulations.
• Ability to mentor project engineering staff members early in their career development.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Long-term career development.
• Opportunity to work with great people and make a difference.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.