Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hatch; Medellín; Presencial; COP 120.000.000 - 200.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hatch is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Medellín. You will ensure design compliance with health and safety standards, develop delivery plans, and lead equipment and piping system design activities across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, at least 10 years of engineering experience, and strong leadership, communication, and coordination across disciplines.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years engineering experience.
• Ability to manage and motivate individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Strong deliverable focus, ability to plan your 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.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure that all work designed or supplied by the mechanical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of mandatory health and safety standards.
• Develop understanding of project requirements related to scope, execution strategy, cost and schedule with Engineering Manager.
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time-based functions to facilitate budgeting planning.
• Support site field visits to obtain information and data for projects.
• Lead equipment identification and selection activities including sizing, layout, specs, and vendor reviews.
• Lead piping system design activities including hydraulic analysis, P&ID, material specs, stress analysis, layout.
• Develop work plan for insertion into project execution plan and maintain scope of work docs.
• Manage engineering work packages to ensure budgets and schedules; take corrective action as needed.
• Review and approve technical deliverables.
• Assist in development of project procedures.

Educación

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering

Herramientas

Procurement knowledge

Contracting knowledge

Commissioning knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Requisition ID100437-Posted07/07/2026

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.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject 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 theengineering 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 10 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

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.