Thermal Engineer at Hatch

• Hatch is seeking talented engineers who are passionate about thermal power, industrial energy systems, and the energy transition. We are looking for engineers with a minimum of five years of relevant experience who are interested in joining a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering projects across the full asset lifecycle.
• This opportunity is intentionally broad and open-ended to attract individuals with diverse thermal energy backgrounds. Whether your experience has been in feasibility studies, concept development, detailed engineering, commissioning, power plant operations, maintenance, technical advisory, owner’s engineering, technical audits, due diligence, performance improvement, or asset management, we would like to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in thermal power generation, industrial energy systems, or related industries.
• Experience with concept studies, feasibility studies, detailed design, operations, maintenance, commissioning, or technical support activities.
• Exposure to gas-fired power plants would be highly advantageous, although experience from other thermal technologies is also welcomed.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Technical Areas of Interest

• Gas systems and fuel infrastructure
• Steam generation, steam cycle and condensate systems
• Waste heat recovery systems and HRSGs
• Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and cogeneration
• Boilers, pressure systems and thermal equipment
• Plant performance, reliability and maintenance practices
• Energy recovery, efficiency and optimisation
• Balance of plant systems and utilities
• Industrial decarbonisation and energy transition initiatives

Typical Projects

• Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plants
• Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) power plants
• Coal-fired power stations
• Bioenergy and biomass facilities
• Waste-to-Energy developments
• Geothermal energy projects
• Industrial utility and steam systems
• Energy recovery and waste heat utilisation projects
• Thermal storage and integrated energy solutions
• Power and industrial decarbonisation projects

Potential Responsibilities

• Concept, prefeasibility and feasibility studies
• Technology assessments and option evaluations
• Technical due diligence and lender support assignments
• Independent engineering and owner’s engineering services
• Technical audits and asset health reviews
• Operations support and maintenance strategy reviews
• Performance testing and optimisation studies
• Detailed engineering and project delivery support
• Business development and client engagement activities