Mechanical Engineering Trainee

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

Job summary

Hatch in Mississauga is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Trainee (new graduate) to join the Equipment Technologies team. Reporting to the Practice Lead, you will support projects globally from our Mississauga location while applying engineering principles.

The role offers exposure to thermal and fluid analyses, 3D modeling, and collaboration with process, structural and electrical engineers. You will develop professionally and work toward your professional designation, with mentorship and formal

Qualifications

• Must be working towards graduating in 2027, or recently graduated, with a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Applied Science from an accredited university in the Mechanical Engineering program.
• Be eligible for registration as an EIT with a provincial engineering body upon graduation.
• Excel academically while being actively involved in extracurricular and/or volunteer activities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites including remote sites.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and perform calculations for custom mechanical equipment, including thermal analysis of linings of pyrometallurgical vessels and fluid flow analysis of water and air-cooled systems.
• Perform detailed design of custom mechanical systems used in proprietary Hatch smelting furnaces to maintain crucible integrity and life, deliver power and feed to the furnace, provide equipment sealing and environmental control, and molten product tapping and handling.
• Assistance on 3D model preparation as well as drawing production.
• Evaluate process alternatives and/or equipment/technology selection trade-off studies, including evaluation of suitable materials of construction.
• Prepare equipment specification packages and technical project deliverables, reports and presentations.
• Close collaboration with process, structural and electrical engineers and designers in the detailed design of custom equipment, including equipment design reviews, plant layout development and process hazard review studies.
• Client and site support, including field verification during construction and vendor fabrication assistance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Applied Science

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mechanical Engineering Trainee (100608)

Requisition ID100608-Posted09/09/2026

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.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.

Our Technologies team commercializes and delivers technologies across all three of Hatch's sectors: Metals, Energy, Infrastructure. We're a team of innovators and problem solvers who deliver custom and specialized engineering to deliver novel solutions and technologies.

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineering Traineenew graduate to join the Equipment Technologies team. Reporting to the Practice Lead you will support projects globally based out of our Mississauga location.

The development of innovative technologies is an important part of Hatch’s history and legacy. Our experts over the years, beginning with our founder Gerry Hatch, have developed technologies that have become standard in industries around the world. Our Equipment Technologies team is focused on the commercialization and delivery of technologies across all three of Hatch’s sectors: Metals, Energy, and Infrastructure. We’re a team of innovators and problem solvers who deliver custom and specialized engineering to deliver novel solutions and technologies.

In addition to developing new technologies and selecting and installing equipment in greenfield projects, we help our clients to get the most from their existing assets by providing field support, rebuild repairs, and retrofits. We also work with our clients to optimize their existing technologies and operations over their life cycle.

Join our team today and be a part of challenging the status quo and developing innovative solutions to make the world a better place.

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
• 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

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering principles andperformcalculations forcustom mechanical equipment, including thermal analysis of the linings of pyrometallurgical vessels, and fluid flow analysis of water and air-cooled systems
• Perform detailed design of custom mechanical systems used in proprietary Hatch smelting furnaces to maintain crucible integrity and life, deliver power and feed to the furnace, provide equipment sealing and environmental control, as well as molten producttapping and handling
• Assistance on 3D model preparation as well as drawing production
• Evaluate process alternatives and/or equipment/technology selection trade-off studies, including evaluation of suitable materials of construction
• Prepareequipment specification packages and technical project deliverables, reports and presentations
• Close collaboration with process, structural and electrical engineers and designers in the detailed design of custom equipment, including equipment design reviews, plant layout development and process hazard review studies
• Client and site support, including fieldverification during construction and vendor fabrication assistance

Education and Experience:

• Must be working towards graduating in 2027, or recently graduated, with a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Applied Science from an accredited university in the Mechanical Engineering program
• Be eligible for registration as an EIT with a provincial engineering body upon graduation
• Excel academically while being actively involved in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities at school or in the community
• Preferred academic courses include Solid Mechanics II, Advanced Momentum/ Heat and Mass Transfer, Control Systems, Machine Design, Structural Dynamics, Numerical Methods
• 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 driven 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
• Demonstrated 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.