Metals Project Development Engineer: Feasibility & Delivery

Hatch; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our Metals Project Development team in Salt Lake City. You will provide leadership and technical expertise across FEL1–feasibility studies, contributing to pursuit efforts and multi-discipline study management.

Required: 8+ years in mining/metals studies or projects, a BSc/BEng in engineering, and Professional Engineer registration. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience delivering studies or projects in mining/metals.
• BSc/BEng degree in engineering and Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Ability to handle complex problems with high-level technical detail.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level.
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals including earned value management.
• Able to adapt to constant change and high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication across all levels including client representatives.
• Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Embed Hatch values and safety throughout opportunity identification, pursuit, and delivery setup.
• Develop project scopes, resource estimates, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with project manager to monitor progress using earned value, cost performance, and schedule performance metrics.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, controls, procurement, construction, and environmental disciplines.
• Embed value optimization practices through design reviews and risk analyses.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, environmental objectives, quality and safety requirements.
• Foster clear communication with clients, study teams and stakeholders.
• Work with commodity directors and leadership to identify opportunities and prepare proposals.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

BSc/BEng in engineering

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our Metals Project Development team in Salt Lake City. You will provide leadership and technical expertise across FEL1–feasibility studies, contributing to pursuit efforts and multi-discipline study management.

Required: 8+ years in mining/metals studies or projects, a BSc/BEng in engineering, and Professional Engineer registration. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.