Junior Engineer - Industrial Clean Tech

Hatch Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Junior Engineer – Industrial Clean Tech to join the Metals group.

You will support global offices from our Pittsburgh location, evaluating process options, analyzing equipment data, and contributing to design and cost studies for gas handling and mine ventilation projects. The role is suited to recent graduates with a degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, a solid GPA, and a willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be graduates with relevant engineering skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate process alternatives and equipment/technology selection.
• Analyze existing equipment data to improve throughput and/or cost.
• Participate in studies and projects in metals and minerals with focus on gas handling and mine ventilation.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations and prepare process flow diagrams.
• Prepare design calculations and technical specs for gas handling and ventilation equipment; travel for on-site measurements.

Skills

Strong leadership initiative

Excellent written and verbal comunicat

Collaborative team player

Excellent organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Job description

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Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:101827

Job Category:Campus

Location:Pittsburgh,PA,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.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Engineer – Industrial Clean Tech. Reporting to the Metals group, you will support offices globally working from our Pittsburgh, PA 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. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

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 chemical or mechanical engineering
• Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Evaluate Process Alternatives and Equipment/Technology Selection
• Analyze existing equipment operational data to improve processes (in terms of throughput and/or cost)
• Participate in studies and projects in the metals and minerals industry with a focus on gas handling and mine ventilation
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations and prepare process flow diagrams
• Prepare design calculations, documentation and develop technical specifications for purchase of a wide range of gas handling and mine ventilation, heating, and cooling equipment
• Perform technical bid analysis and recommendations.
• Participate in trade-off studies evaluating process alternatives and/or equipment/technology selection
• Perform data analysis and computer simulation using specialty software.
• Travel and perform on site measurements
• Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Participate in equipment design reviews and plant layout development
• Provide inputs to capital and operating cost estimates
• Participate in process hazard review studies (e.g. HAZID / HAZOP)
• Prepare technical reports and presentations
• Contribute to proposal development and winning work
• Attend meetings and collaborate with client teams

You bring to the role:

• Strong leadership initiative, commitment to excellence and personal growth
• Keen industry in the metals industry
• Academically inclined while being actively involved in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities at school or in the community
• Ability to effectively utilize written and oral communication skills to explain your work to other team members and clients
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites including remote sites globally

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.

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.