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Date:Sep 11, 2026

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 101131

Job Category: Project Management; Project Engineering

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

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 inmining (https://www.hatch.com/Projects/Metals-And-Minerals) ,energy (https://www.hatch.com/Projects/Energy) , andinfrastructure (http://bit.ly/HatchProjectsInfrastructure) , our10,000 colleagues (http://bit.ly/3l3V1N3) in150 countries (https://bit.ly/2TTgBIl) 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.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery (http://bit.ly/HatchProjects) across the globe. With expertise insustainable (https://bit.ly/32fZGnV) studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering (https://bit.ly/2QBlkjr) space. 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.

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our Metals Project Development team, providing management, technical leadership and world-class design expertise to Hatch's metals business units.

As a Project Engineer, you will contribute to the development of pursuits and management of engagements for earlier project development phases, also known as FEL1, FEL2, FEL3, FEED, pre-feasibility or feasibility study phases.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring Hatch values, including our commitment to safety, are embedded throughout the opportunity identification, pursuit, project development and set up for delivery.

• Developing project scopes, resource estimates, schedules, and budgets.

• Working with the project manager to provide active management of progress through earned value, cost-performance, and schedule performance metrics to ensure studies remain on track and within cost and schedule targets.

• Coordination of multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project controls, procurement, construction/commissioning planning, environmental disciplines and others as required for a particular study.

• Embedding value optimization practices, including design reviews and risk analyses, to maximize project value.

• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, environmental objectives, quality requirements and safety protocols.

• Fostering communication with clients, study teams and stakeholders.

• Working with commodity directors and regional/global leadership to identify and pursue opportunities – developing proposals, estimates and presentations as needed.

You bring to the role:

• Typically 8+ years of experience delivering studies or projects in the mining and metals industry. Experience in multiple sectors or commodities advantageous but not specifically required.

• BSc/BEng degree in an engineering discipline and registration as a Professional Engineer.

• Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail.

• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level.

• Knowledge of project management fundamentals, including earned value management.

• Ability to adapt to constant change and accommodate high pressure situations to support the team in meeting project objectives.

• Strong communication skills across all levels including client representatives.

• Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders involved in the project (including internal and external clients).

• A high emotional quotient (EQ) that can be applied to motivate teams, increase team efficiency, and aid in conflict resolution.

Why join us?

• Work withgreat people (https://bit.ly/36124ja) to make a difference

• Collaborate on excitingprojects (http://bit.ly/HatchProjects) to develop innovative solutions

• Top employer (https://bit.ly/3p39hIa)

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 thediversity (http://bit.ly/2JuRZAT) of thecommunities (https://bit.ly/2kx24hB) 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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