Climate Change Engineering Trainee

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Mississauga is seeking a Climate Change Engineering Trainee who is about to graduate or has recently graduated with a Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree.

You will support projects locally and globally from our Mississauga Head Office, applying decarbonization concepts and climate technologies. You will work on design calculations, equipment specifications, and techno-economic assessments while collaborating with diverse teams and contributing to GHG profiling and risk

Qualifications

• Must be graduating in 2027 or recently graduated in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Coop or summer terms in processing or mechanical engineering are assets.
• Experience with mechanical equipment design in complex industrial processes is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, including remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in climate change and decarbonization projects, including new climate-related technologies and processes.
• Prepare design calculations and equipment specifications.
• Evaluate low-emission process options and select technologies.
• Evaluate materials of construction for mechanical equipment and piping.
• Participate in risk assessments (HAZID/HAZOP) and plant layout development.
• Produce technical reports, drawings, and data sheets for equipment.
• Contribute to capital and operating cost estimates and client liaison.
• Develop GHG profiles and decarbonization studies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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.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.

We help clients navigate the complexities of climate change by developing strategies to mitigate risks and adapt to evolving conditions. Our scientific, evidence-based approach drives resilient solutions that safeguard communities, assets, and ecosystems for the future.

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch’s Climate Change Business Practice is seeking a Climate Change Engineering Trainee new graduate with interest in climate change, decarbonization and climate technologies. Reporting to one of the Leads of our Climate Change Business Practice, you will support projects locally and globally based out of our Mississauga Head Office location.

The Climate Change Engineer Trainee will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering engineered solutions to combat climate change including process electrification, green hydrogen, carbon capture, carbon dioxide removal including direct air capture, biomass, biochar and biofuels. The role will require a deep understanding of carbon and energy usage in complex industrial processes to develop decarbonization solutions across various process and energy systems, unit operations, and equipment.

What Will a Career at Hatch Offer You:

You will:

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways.
• Work on problems and gain experience in the office and on project sites when applicable.
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning on a daily basis.
• Gain relevant experience and support in obtaining your professional designation.
• Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Participate in local Professional Development Programs, Sustainability Week, Toastmasters, and more to develop your skills.
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Assist in studies for various climate change and decarbonization related engagements, including projects involving new climate-related technologies and processes.
• Preparation of design calculations, documentation and development of equipment calculations and technical specifications for a wide range of mechanical equipment.
• Evaluate low‑emission process alternatives and/or equipment/technology selection through trade‑off studies.
• Evaluate materials of construction (MOC) for various pieces of mechanical equipment (electrolyzers, air contactors, heat exchangers, agitators, pumps, tanks, process piping, etc.)
• Participate in equipment design reviews and plant layout development, risk assessments including climate risk assessments.
• Perform mechanical equipment sizing and provide input to drawings, prepare process equipment data sheets and specifications including technical details and duties as required.
• Ensuring the mechanical process equipment specifications portray the appropriate information and process design intent.
• Participate in process hazard review studies (HAZID/HAZOP)
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Working with the project team to provide input to capital and operating cost estimates.
• Liaise with clients, equipment suppliers/vendors, contractor representatives, and/or project personnel as necessary to assist with meeting key project deliverables.
• Develop GHG profiles, mapping and modeling of energy and GHG emissions
• Complete calculations and develop documentation related to GHG abatement assessments and decarbonization studies.
• Contribute to techno‑economic assessments of Low-Emission Process Alternatives and/or Equipment/Technology Selection trade‑off studies
• Contribute to development of block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams and associated mass and energy balances.
• Contribute to capital and operating cost estimates.
• Prepare and review technical reports and presentations.
• Contribute to preparation of proposals and other business development initiatives.

You bring to the role:

• Must be working towards graduating in 2027, or recently graduated, with Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Excel academically while being actively involved in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities at school or in the community.
• Previous coop or summer work terms within a process or mechanical engineering team is an asset.
• Academic or work experience with mechanical equipment design related to complex industrial processes.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites including remote sites

Competencies(knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
• Adapts and embraces change

Compensation:

Range: $81,000.00 - $84,000.00

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

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.