Junior Mechanical/Piping Engineer

Hatch; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Mechanical/Piping Engineer to join the Project Delivery Group in Pittsburgh, PA. You will support offices globally from our Pittsburgh office location, contributing to mechanical design, piping analysis, and data-driven project delivery.

This role targets recent graduates with a mechanical engineering background, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and an interest in traveling to support global projects. Collaboration and safety are emphasized within Hatch’s in-office culture.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be university/college graduates with relevant skills.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge in mechanical design, stress analysis and hydraulic system design.
• Perform Digital Project Delivery of Mechanical and Piping Engineering within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support site field visits to obtain information and data for projects.
• Assist with equipment identification, sizing, layout, and vendor information reviews.
• Support piping system design activities including PFD, P&ID, material specs, and stress analysis.
• Interface with vendors and clients throughout the project duration.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

P&ID

PFD

Stress analysis

Mechanical design

Job description

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 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-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.

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Mechanical/Piping Engineer. Reporting to the Project Delivery 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 mechanical engineering
• Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Develop knowledge in mechanical design, stressanalysisand hydraulic system design, while developing new skills
• Perform Digital Project Delivery of Mechanical and Piping Engineering functions within multi-disciplinary teams across established and emerging industries and markets
• Support site field visits to obtain information and data to support projects
• Support equipment identification and selection activities, including sizing, layout, technical specifications, and vendor information reviews
• Support piping system design activities, such as hydraulic analysis, process flow diagram (PFD) development, piping, and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) development, material specification development, stress analysis, and layout
• Support population of information and attributes into the data-centric project environment
• Interface with vendors throughout the design and procurement process
• Support direct interface with the client throughout the project duration
• Adhere to and promote the Hatch corporate safety culture

You bring to the role:

• Ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors
• Available to travel, as needed, to help support global business
• Previous co-op or internship experience is 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.