Water Power Intermediate Engineer - Mechanical

Our Team: 

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors. 

We manage our clients’ entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies.  

Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change–providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!   

Position Summary: 

Hatch is seeking a Mechanical Intermediate EIT with an interest in hydro power to support projects within BC as well as globally while working from the Vancouver office.  Working closely with our senior engineers and designers in our water power business, your primary role will be to act as a technical resource on challenging projects.  You will apply analytical, conceptual, research, and planning skills to design systems for installation, including penstocks, hydraulic gates, mechanical operating systems (balance of plant), and turbine generators. 

The position will allow the candidate to directly apply and develop their knowledge in mechanical design, stress analysis and hydraulic system design. The candidate will be exposed to modern design tools, including 3D solid modeling and complex calculation software. As time progresses, project duties and responsibilities will increase, facilitating registration of the candidate as a professional engineer. 
There will be opportunities for travel and work assignments in Canadian site locations. Newly hired engineers will be assigned to work closely with experienced engineers who will provide guidance and mentoring. 

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 challenging projects and 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  

• 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 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 goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities. 

Responsibilities:  

• Work independently applying engineering principles to perform calculations for hydro-mechanical equipment design to support the maintenance, expansion and construction of hydro projects.   

• Work collaboratively to share the results of your work with senior members of the discipline and communicate design considerations to other discipline groups.   

• Participating in site evaluations and data collection 

• Undertaking design/specification and detailed design of mechanical systems and materials 

• Technical selection, calculations, sizing and evaluation of equipment 

• Become knowledgeable of various mechanical equipment, analytical software and tools, specifications, discipline workflows and execution, and other components / processes you are assigned to assess 

• Participate in office and site safety training and inductions as needed to support office and site activities  

• Willingness and ability to travel and work in other Hatch offices or project work sites (including remote sites) as needs and opportunities arise 

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and registered or eligible for registration with EGBC. Willingness to register for PE (USA) is an asset.  

• 2-5 years of experience working as a Mechanical EIT. Relevant experience working in hydropower, machine design, piping or pressure vessels, finite element analysis or a related field is an asset.  

• Academic or work experience with Mechanical software AFT Fathom/Arrow, NASTRAN, Ansys,  MathCAD, and Autodesk Inventor or other 3D Parametric CAD software is an asset.  

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 

• Possession of a valid driver's license 

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

Base salary range: $76,000 - $100,000

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.