Thermal Engineering Trainee
Apply now »Date: Aug 10, 2026
Location: Mississauga, ON, CA
Company: Hatch
Requisition ID: 101065
Job Category: Energy
Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada
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.
Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!
What Will a Career at Hatch Offer You:
You will:
- Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways
- Work on problems and gain experience in the office and on project sites
- Collaborate with diverse teams locally and globally
- Work in an exciting environment where you can apply your academic learning on a daily basis
- Gain relevant experience and support in obtaining your professional designation
- Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry
- Participate in local Professional Development Programs, Sustainability Week, Toastmasters, and more to develop your skills
- Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees
We’re 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:
- Work independently and collaboratively to perform studies and calculations throughout the full engineering lifecycle, and collaboratively within diverse project teams
- Become knowledgeable about a wide range of thermal technologies including geothermal, biomass, waste-to-energy, carbon capture and storage (CCS), gas turbine, reciprocating engine, boilers and emission reduction technologies
- Conduct technology selection and optimization studies to maximize plant performance and efficiency while meeting the client’s environmental objectives and business needs
- Develop thermodynamic and heat transfer calculations and models of power plants integrated with industrial processes to develop solutions tailored to our client’s energy needs
- Write technical papers and present at conferences to demonstrate expertise in the field and engage clients
- Support business development activities including market analysis, client engagement, and preparing proposals for new work
- Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
- Conduct site visits, field assessments and client engagement meetings
Education and Experience:
- Graduating or recent graduate with a Mechanical Engineering or related degree with interest in Thermal Energy and Power
- Excel academically while being actively involved in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities at school or in the community
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Previous coop or summer work terms within the energy industry is an asset
- Academic or work experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, and experience in Microsoft Project would be preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites including remote sites
Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):
- Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
- Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
- Adapts and embraces change
Compensation:
Range: $81,000.00 - $84,000.00
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.
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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