Senior Rolling Mill Engineer/Process Line Specialist

Hatch Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class experts in metals

Flexible work environment

Major North American projects

Support growth of Hatch’s Metals team

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Senior Rolling Mill Engineer/Process Line Specialist with 15+ years in rolling and process lines. You will lead studies, manage vendors, and ensure safe, cost-effective plant designs for steel and aluminum facilities.

Travel domestically and internationally is expected; Ontario-licensed engineers are encouraged to apply. Base salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 with incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical, chemical, materials science, mechanical, electrical, or related field.
• 15+ years of rolling and/or process line experience in metals industries.
• Licensed professional engineer in Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of downstream steel and aluminum production routes and equipment.
• Experience with hot/cold mills and strip processing lines.
• Experience in process modeling, materials balances, yield calculations, and equipment design.
• Ability to interface with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; travel to sites domestically and internationally.
• Commitment to safety in design and on-site activities.
• Willingness to contribute to business development and team growth in Canada/US.

Responsibilities

• Lead rolling mill and process line studies from concept to startup.
• Direct studies, vendors, and project teams on technical directions.
• Provide process and technology expertise across rolling and finishing.
• Review process design criteria, material balances, and equipment specs.
• Integrate process requirements into safe, operable plant designs.
• Support client engagement, workshops, site assessments, and proposals.
• Contribute to commissioning, ramp-up, and operational readiness.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in industry groups.
• Possibly assume Downstream Team management.

Skills

Rolling mills

Process lines

Project management

Vendor management

Capital project development

Client interfacing

Engineering calculations

Safety in design

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical/chemical/mechanical engineering

Licensed professional engineer (Ontario)

Tools

Process modeling software

Materials balances

Process design review

Job description

Senior Rolling Mill Engineer/Process Line Specialist

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:102662

Job Category:Metals

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?

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?

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Rolling Mill/Process Line Specialist to join the Downstream Metals team in Mississauga, Ontario.

Hatch has been serving the world’s mining, metals, and industrial sectors with studies, design, engineering, technology development, project and construction management, commissioning, and operations support for both greenfield and brownfield facilities.

At Hatch, we provide specialized know-how on a wide range of projects in the Steel and Aluminum industries from front end studies to detailed engineering, execution, commissioning and operational readiness. With a focus on the application of technologies and processes, our team is well known for its ability to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Lead and support rolling mill and/or process line work from concept and feasibility studies through to project execution and startup.
• Be primarily responsible for the technical direction and management of studies, vendors on projects, and projects.
• Provide process and technology expertise across rolling and/or finishing in steel and aluminum industries
• Supervise the development and review of process design criteria, materials balances, yield calculations, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, operating philosophies, and technical deliverables
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate process requirements into safe, operable, and cost-effective plant designs
• Participate in business development, client engagement, technical workshops, site assessments, value improvement reviews, and proposal development
• Contribute to commissioning, ramp-up, troubleshooting, and operational readiness assignments for rolling and/or finishing facilities
• Mentor and support the professional development of young engineers
• Be involved with industry technical groups and associations
• Potentially take on Downstream Team management role

You bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a related discipline;
• 15 + years of relevant experience in rolling and/or process lines, process engineering, plant operations, technology development, or engineering consulting
• Licensed professional engineer in Ontario
• Strong technical knowledge of downstream steel and aluminum production routes, including key process equipment, operating constraints, product quality drivers, and industry challenges
• High degree of knowledge in one or more of the following areas
  • hot rolling mills
  • cold rolling mills
  • strip processing lines
• Experience with process modeling, materials balances, yield calculations, equipment specification and/or design, technology evaluation, capital project development, and operational troubleshooting
• Ability to interface confidently with clients, vendors, operators, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear recommendations
• Willingness to travel to client sites and project locations, both domestically and internationally as required
• A motivation to consider and apply safety in your work, for both design and site activities.
• Shape practical solutions for the evolving rolling and finishing industry
• Think locally, work globally
• Collaborate with people who make a difference in industrial transformation

What we offer you?

• Work with world-class experts in metals, energy transition, and industrial process design
• Flexible work environment
• Contribute to major North American and international rolling and finishing projects
• Help grow Hatch’s Metals team in Canada

Base salary range: $150,000 - $200,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include
performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

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.