Piping Engineer - High Pressure Metallurgy

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we know that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff, with experience in over 150 countries, to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve. 

Hatch has been serving the world’s mining and metals industry with studies, design, engineering, development of innovative technologies, and project and construction management through to commissioning and operations for both greenfield and brownfield facilities.  

As the mining industry faces new challenges, our focus is on innovation. Join us in helping our clients create measurable improvements to their operations throughout the entire mining lifecycle value chain.  

Position Summary

The Hatch Metals & Mining group is seeking a Piping Engineer with experience or interest in High Pressure Metallurgy. Reporting to the High Pressure Metallurgy Lead Piping Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of complex projects, supporting both local and global initiatives from our Mississauga Head Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering projects, including those involving proprietary high-pressure and high-temperature autoclave technologies for extraction of copper, gold, nickel, alumina, and other metals
• Prepare and review design calculations, technical specifications, and documentation for piping systems and associated mechanical equipment
• Perform piping and equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, and develop system design inputs for drawings and datasheets
• Lead or support equipment and piping design reviews, including plant layout development
• Evaluate process alternatives and support equipment/technology selection studies
• Participate in process hazard reviews (HAZID / HAZOP) and contribute to safe design practices
• Provide input into capital and operating cost estimates
• Interface with clients, vendors, and project teams to support delivery and resolve technical issues
• Provide technical guidance and coordinate work with designers and junior team members, as required

Specific Piping Responsibilities

• Perform hydraulic modeling of piping systems using tools such as AFT Fathom, Impulse, and Arrow for incompressible, viscous, and compressible fluids
• Develop and review Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Specify and design piping systems and inline components, including pumps, valves (manual and automated), pressure relief systems, and piping stress considerations

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Approximately 4–10 years of relevant experience in piping or mechanical design within industrial or process environments
• Experience with metallurgical or process plant equipment and piping systems is preferred
• Working knowledge of applicable design codes and standards (e.g., ASME, piping codes, pressure vessels, heat exchangers)
• Experience supporting or leading engineering deliverables across project phases
• Willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations, as required

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals applied to complex projects
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
• Solid problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-oriented approach
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interface with stakeholders at various levels
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, project-driven environment

Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000

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.