Mechanical Engineer

Hatch; Medellín; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join the Project Delivery Group in Medellín. You will ensure that mechanical work complies with mandatory health and safety standards and client engineering standards, while understanding project requirements related to scope, execution strategy, cost, and schedule.

You will lead piping and mechanical design activities, manage work packages, review deliverables, and participate in HAZOPs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Develop understanding of project requirements related to scope, execution, cost and schedule.
• Prepare deliverables list and time-based functions for budgeting.
• Support site field visits for data collection.
• Lead equipment identification, sizing, and vendor reviews.
• Lead piping system design, including P&ID development and stress analysis.
• Create and maintain the project scope of work documentation.
• Manage and review engineering work packages to meet budgets and schedules.
• Review and approve technical deliverables.
• Assist in developing project procedures.
• Manage system requirements to achieve project results.
• Represent Mechanical/Piping in coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as design evolves.
• Conduct quality audits per procedures and QA plan.
• Participate in HAZOP reviews.
• Resolve engineering issues throughout lifecycle.
• Promote ethical and professional practices; adhere to Hatch safety culture.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Requisition ID101870-Posted10/26/2026

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.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking highly motivated Mechanical Engineers to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) at our office in Medellín.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Ensure that all work designed or supplied by the mechanical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of mandatory health and safety standards, including any regulations or codes referred to within the required jurisdiction for the Project with due consideration of relevant client engineering standards
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, execution strategy, cost and schedule with the Engineering Manager
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time-based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
• Support site field visits to obtain information and data to support projects.
• Lead equipment identification and selection activities, including sizing, layout, technical specifications, and vendor information reviews.
• Lead piping system design activities, such as hydraulic analysis, piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) development, material specification development, stress analysis, and layout.
• Develop the work plan for insertion into the Project specific execution plan and develop and maintain the Project’s scope of work documentation and revise as required during the design evolution
• Manage and review the engineering work packages associated with all deliverables and time-based functions to ensure that budgets and schedules are being met, and take corrective action if necessary
• Review and approve technical deliverables
• Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
• Manage system requirements to achieve the Project results and monitor effectiveness
• Represent the Mechanical/Piping practice in project engineering co-ordination meetings
• Ensure coordination, between the Mechanical/Piping team and other disciplines of all activities being performed as the design evolves
• Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with Project procedures and the quality assurance plan and maintain technical documentation
• Participate in HAZOP reviews
• Ensure resolution of engineering issues during Project lifecycle, including planning phase, design, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of engineering work
• Adhere to and promote the Hatch corporate safety culture

You bring to the role:

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 6 years engineering experience
• Ability to manage and motivate individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives
• Strong deliverable focus, ability to plan you work
• A high degree of understanding of inter-discipline dependencies related to the discipline
• Good understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies
• Sound knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the Project
• Well-developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Site experience in a technical role is preferred
• 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.