BR - Control and Automation Designer

Hatch; Belo Horizonte; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Belo Horizonte, Brazil seeks a seasoned Control, Automation and Instrumentation Designer to support detailed engineering for mining and infrastructure projects. You will develop 2D/3D design deliverables, instrument systems and interfaces, and mentor junior designers within a multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM team.

With at least eight years in control/automation design and strong knowledge of field instrumentation, DCS/PLC/SIS, and industry standards, you will work across disciplines and

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical qualification in Control and Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant control, automation and instrumentation design experience.
• Experience in multidisciplinary projects within mining, minerals processing, power, infrastructure or heavy industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Hatch’s Safety in Design culture and procedures.
• Develop and maintain technical drawings, models, databases and documentation using Asset Delivery tools.
• Prepare instrumentation, control and automation deliverables: indexes, diagrams, location drawings, power distribution, installs, general arrangements, panel layouts and grounding drawings.
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines, vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Perform technical checks of drawings and documentation; ensure interface consistency across drawings, lists, and 3D models.
• Provide mentoring to junior designers and support site activities (surveys, walk-downs, data collection, commissioning).

Skills

Field instrumentation

Control systems

Industrial networks

Control panels

Grounding/earthing

Industrial design coordination

Education

Control and Automation Engineering

Tools

COMOS

Smart Instrumentation SPI

DAD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bentley software

Job description

Career Opportunities: BR - Control and Automation Designer (102468)

Requisition ID102468-Posted10/20/2026

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The incumbent is an experienced Control, Automation and Instrumentation Designer with a strong background in industrial control and instrumentation systems and multidisciplinary engineering projects, particularly during the detailed engineering phase. Relevant industry experience may include mining, minerals processing, power, infrastructure and heavy industrial facilities.The incumbent is responsible for the development, coordination, checking and maintenance of control, automation and instrumentation design deliverables, including 2D drawings, 3D models, databases and engineering documentation, in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards and established design practices.Working under the general direction of the Lead Control and Automation Designer/Engineer, the incumbent is expected to perform assignments with a high degree of technical autonomy, coordinate interfaces with other disciplines, check the work of other designers and provide guidance to junior and intermediate team members.The role encompasses field instrumentation, control systems, industrial communication networks, control panels, instrument power distribution, grounding/earthing and interfaces with packaged equipment and vendor systems.The incumbent will be part of a multidisciplinary project team within a large EPC/EPCM project environment. Success in this role requires the ability to deliver accurate, coordinated and high-quality designs within the established project schedule and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote Hatch’s Safety in Design culture, policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain technical drawings, models, databases and engineering documentation using Digital Asset Delivery tools and other project-specific design platforms.
• Prepare and coordinate instrumentation, control and automation design deliverables, including :

• Instrument and I/O indexes;
• Cable block diagrams;
• Instrument location drawings;
• Instrument power distribution drawings;
• Instrument installation details and hook-ups;
• General arrangement drawings;
• Control panel and cabinet layouts;
• Grounding and earthing drawings;
• Control system architecture and industrial network drawings;
• System and package interface drawings.

• Apply relevant industry practices and applicable IEC, IEEE and local codes and standards when executing design work.Perform technical checks of drawings, models and design documentation before issue.
• Ensure consistency between drawings, databases, equipment lists, cable schedules and 3D models.Coordinate control, automation and instrumentation designs with other engineering disciplines, vendors and packaged equipment suppliers.
• Identify and resolve interdisciplinary clashes, inconsistencies and design interfaces.
• Participate in model reviews, design reviews and other formal engineering review processes.Support the development and implementation of project design standards, procedures, templates and modelling libraries.
• Provide input to design estimates, schedules and progress reporting.
• Monitor assigned design activities against project schedule and budget requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate designers.
• Support site activities, including field surveys, walk-downs, data collection, construction support and commissioning.
• Review and incorporate site redlines, vendor information and as-built modifications into project documentation.
• Assist the Lead Designer/Engineer in maintaining the technical quality and consistency of project deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or technical qualification in Control and Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum ofeight years of relevant control, automation and instrumentation design experience, preferably including experience in detailed engineering.
• Previous experience performing senior design responsibilities, including technical checking, multidisciplinary coordination and guidance of junior and intermediate designers
• Experience in multidisciplinary projects within the mining, minerals processing, power, infrastructure or heavy industrial sectors.
• Site experience involving field surveys, walk-downs, field measurements, construction support and/or commissioning activities.
• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, control systems, industrial networks, control panels, cable systems, instrument power distribution and grounding/earthing requirements.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, SIS and SCADA system design and their interfaces with field instrumentation, vendor systems and packaged equipment.
• Proficiency in relevant 2D, 3D and instrumentation engineering platforms, such as COMOS, Smart Instrumentation/SPI, DAD, AutoCAD, MicroStation and the Bentley software suite.
• Experience with Digital Asset Delivery and data-centric engineering environments is preferred.Knowledge of applicable industry standards, regulations and codes related to control, automation and instrumentation design.Knowledge of IEC 61131, IEC 61511, IEC 62443, ISA-5.1 and other applicable control, automation and instrumentation standards is preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networks, including Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION Fieldbus.
• Experience coordinating control and automation interfaces with OEMs, vendor systems and packaged equipment suppliers.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design interfaces and dependencies.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of design templates, modelling standards and object libraries.Ability to perform independent technical checks of drawings, models and design documentation.
• Experience with brownfield projects and integration with existing control systems is preferred.
• Good planning, communication, coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and geographically distributed project environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.