Utility Engineer

Requisition ID: 101411 

Job Category: Metals 

Location: Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia 
 

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? Apply today!

About the Role

Hatch, in partnership with Ma’aden, is delivering major mining and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a Utility Engineer who supports the planning, design, coordination, and execution of utility systems for major mining and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a key role in utility tie-ins, ensuring the safe integration of new facilities with existing utility networks while maintaining operational continuity and compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support the execution of utility tie-ins for water, wastewater, power, instrumentation, communications, and other utility systems.
• Develop tie-in packages, method statements, shutdown plans, and construction work packages.
• Review engineering designs and ensure compatibility with existing utility infrastructure.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, and contractor teams to minimize disruptions during tie-in activities.
• Identify utility interface requirements and manage associated risks.
• Support utility routing, network assessments, and capacity evaluations.
• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project standards.
• Participate in constructability reviews, HAZOPs, and risk assessments related to utility installations and tie-ins.
• Resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning phases.
• Maintain accurate utility records, drawings, and as-built documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in utility engineering within mining, industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing utility tie-ins and shutdown activities.
• Strong understanding of utility systems, engineering standards, and construction practices.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders in a project environment.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabian regulations and utility requirements is an asset.
• Professional registration or eligibility for registration is preferre. 

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

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.