Junior Commissioning Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch seeks a dynamic Junior Commissioning Engineer to join our Houston, TX office. You will support commissioning planning, testing, and data collection for global projects, reporting to the Business Practices Consulting group.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on development, coordination with construction teams, and learning our commissioning software. Travel to project sites is possible; in-office engagement is encouraged with occasional remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• Roles at this level are for recent or soon-to-be graduates with relevant skills.
• Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering disciplines.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning planning and setup activities.
• Provide technical input for testing and data collection during pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Lead technology development initiatives and investigate commissioning software.
• Assist with setup and implementation of commissioning management systems.
• Develop test plans and procedures; participate in field testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

Commissioning planning

Data collection

Test plans

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in electrical, computer, mechanical, chemical, or process engineering

Tools

Visio

Job description

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Junior Commissioning Engineer

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:101997

Job Category:Campus

Location: Houston,TX,United States

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.

CORE brings together the necessary elements of a project to achieve nameplate value and deliver peak asset performance. We take a staged approach to verifying technical readiness and ensuring organizational preparedness, right up to achieving full operational capacity.

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Commissioning Engineer. Reporting to the Business Practices Consulting group, you will support offices globally working from our Houston, TX office location.

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.

At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time.

Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Qualifications:

• Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university/college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills


• Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, computer, mechanical, chemical, or process engineering


• Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Support commissioning planning and setup activities


• Provide technical input for testing and data collection during the pre-commissioning and commissioning phase of the project


• Lead technology development initiatives in the group including investigating of alternate and supporting commissioning software


• Lead setup and implementation of the commissioning management system and become a support resource for global projects on the corresponding software(s)


• Provide input to technology initiatives to improve the efficiency of the commissioning process and a different perspective on approaches to execution


• Develop test plans and commissioning procedures


• Participate in field testing and troubleshoot/optimize equipment that is not performing


• Manage the test results, data collection, progress measurement and documentation of results


• Support development of commissioning estimates, budgets, forecasts, schedules, commissioning proposals and presentations


• Coordinate with construction planning team to align commissioning systems are coordinated with construction work packages, engineering and procurement


• Review P&IDs, Flow Diagrams, Single Line Diagram, Network Architecture Drawings and engineering registers to prepare an execution plan and estimate to execute pre-commissioning and commissioning services and identify opportunities for project acceleration


• Establish the commissioning requirements for pre-fabrication and modularization

You bring to the role:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications


• Experience using Visio or similar tools to communicate commissioning sequence, organizational charts and workflow processes is an asset


• Previous co-op experience in project execution, commissioning, or construction on industrial project is considered an asset


• Willingness to travel to various Hatch offices, project and supplier sites subject to project requirements


• Aspirations of becoming a commissioning manager, project manager or group lead are considered an asset

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

Requirements for all sectors:

• To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto


• Perform assignments related to your sector


• Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects


• Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications


• Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects


• Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed


• Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people


• An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry


• The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts


• Challenging career with countless opportunities


• Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best


• Expected growth at Hatch:


• You will be ableto learnabout the different sectors, processes,peopleand culture thatdrivesour business


• You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues,etc.


• Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally


• Company gatherings, happy hours, socialinteraction to build strong work relationships


• Regional networking

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

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.