Climate Change Engineering Student

Requisition ID: 95216 

Job Category: Campus 

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada 
 

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. 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.

Our Environmental Services Group (ESG) provides our clients with expertise in climate change, environmental assessment & management, noise & vibration, social impact management, sustainable development design, and water resources. With your help, we can build extraordinary things that co-exist, and benefit local communities and habitats.

Title: Climate Change Engineering Student
 

Position Summary:

Hatch’s Climate Change Business Practice is seeking a Climate Change Engineering Student with interest in climate change, decarbonization and climate technologies. Reporting to one of the Leads of our Climate Change Business Practice, you will support projects locally and globally based out of our Mississauga Head Office location. The Climate Change Engineering Student will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering engineered solutions to combat climate change including process electrification, green hydrogen, carbon capture, carbon dioxide removal including direct air capture, biomass, biochar and biofuels.  The role will require an understanding of carbon and energy usage in complex industrial processes to develop decarbonization solutions across various process and energy systems, unit operations, and equipment. 
 

What Will a Career at Hatch Offer You: 

You will:

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex and important projects around the world in meaningful ways.
• Work on problems and gain experience in the office, and through on-site projects when applicable.
• Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally.
• Work in a dynamic and exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning on a daily basis.
• Gain valuable practical experience in a rapidly evolving and expanding field.
• Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Participate in professional development programs such as Hatch Lunch & Learns, Student Showcases, Sustainability Week, Toastmasters and more to develop your skills.
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees.

We are 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.

Responsibilities:

• Support in executing climate change and decarbonization-related engagements, including compiling greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, performing mass and energy balances, and preparing process flow diagrams.  
• Assist in data analysis, process modeling and simulations
• Assist in the preparation of technical calculations, design documents, technical reports, specifications, and datasheets.
• Working with project teams to provide input to techno-economic analyses.

Education and Experience: 

Interest/experience in topics such as:

• Decarbonization of complex industrial processes
• Climate technologies including process electrification, green hydrogen, carbon capture, carbon dioxide removal including direct air capture, biomass, biochar and biofuels.
• Data analysis, process modelling, and data visualization
• Completed the 2nd year and preferably 3rd year of a four-year degree program (B.Eng/B.A.Sc.) in chemical or mechanical engineering
• Academic or work experience with climate change, sustainability, decarbonization,  climate technologies and low carbon processes is an asset

Competencies (knowledge, skills, attributes):

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
• Strong ability to abstract engineering problems and stakeholder demands into workflows & calculations
• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and build tools that will leave a lasting impact on the team
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
• Adapts and embraces change
• Strong data processing skills including deep expertise in use of Excel a definite asset

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.

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.

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.

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