Job Openings at Hatch

Job Purpose

• The Civil Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering civil engineering design outputs for multidisciplinary projects across study and detailed design phases. The role focuses on defining engineering design intent, preparing technical deliverables, and coordinating with civil drafters to ensure practical and buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design for earthworks, roads, drainage, utilities, and site development
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, technical specifications, and design criteria
• Define design intent and provide clear inputs to Civil Drafters
• Contribute to quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and Engineering Work Packages (EWPs)

Coordination

• Coordinate with Civil Drafters and other disciplines to ensure integrated design delivery
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
• Assist in defining scope, deliverables, and priorities

Quality & Delivery

• Review and check models and drawings for alignment with engineering intent
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and safety-in-design principles
• Deliver work within agreed scope, schedule, and budget
• Provide support during construction, including technical queries
• Accountable for technical quality and completeness of civil design outputs.

Performance Expectations

• Clear, practical engineering design intent
• Strong alignment between calculations, models, and drawings
• Effective multidisciplinary coordination
• Reliable delivery within project requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5–10 years’ civil design experience
• Experience in earthworks, drainage, roads, and site infrastructure
• Familiarity with Civil 3D workflows
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards

Preferred

• Professional registration (or working toward)
• EPCM / multidisciplinary project experience
• Exposure to BIM / digital delivery

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Job Purpose

• The Civil Drafter is responsible for developing civil 3D models and associated drawings to support engineering design delivery. The role focuses on independently building and coordinating models for site development works based on defined engineering inputs, across both study and detailed design phases.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Develop and manage Civil 3D models for site grading, earthworks, access and internal road networks, and stormwater and drainage systems
• Prepare layouts, details, and drawing packages based on engineering inputs
• Develop models and drawings for both study and detailed design phases
• Undertake quantity extraction and support model-based deliverables
• Undertakes modelling and drafting activities based on defined engineering inputs, without ownership of engineering design

Coordination

• Work closely with Civil Engineers to interpret and implement design intent
• Coordinate models and drawings with other disciplines
• Participate in model coordination and clash resolution processes

Quality & Standards

• Ensure models and drawings comply with project and company standards
• Perform checks on models and drawings prior to issue
• Maintain consistency between models, drawings, and engineering inputs
• Manage files within common data environments

Performance Expectations

• High-quality, buildable Civil 3D models and coordinated drawings
• Strong alignment with engineering inputs
• Ability to work independently on defined scopes
• Consistent delivery within project timelines

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 5–10 years’ experience in civil drafting / modelling
• Strong experience in grading, drainage, roads, and site infrastructure
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Experience in multi-disciplinary project environments

Preferred

• Experience in mining, energy, or infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and model coordination
• Experience with common data environments

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• Hatch is seeking Mechanical Engineering Graduates who will support projects globally.   
• The Mechanical group is comprised of a group of professional engineers, designers and technologists. We have experience in the design, construction and commissioning of facilities throughout the world.  We are looking for young engineers eager to be involved in complex small and large-scale engineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keen problem-solving skills in developing practical solutions. 
• The candidate must be a self-motivated individual capable of working both independently and within a team environment.   
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering graduates in Mechanical Engineering.

 As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.

Minimum requirements:

• You must be a South African Citizen.
• You must be a final year student studying towards a BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering or hold a completed qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• You must have 12 months or less working experience. 
• You must have an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
• You must attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.
• Be flexible to work in any province within South Africa. 

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• Hatch is seeking Civil Engineering Graduates who will support projects globally.   
• The Civil & Structural teams are comprised of professional engineers, designers and technologists. We have experience in the design, construction and commissioning of facilities throughout the world.  We are looking for young engineers eager to be involved in complex small and large-scale engineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keen problem-solving skills in developing practical solutions. 
• The candidate must be a self-motivated individual capable of working both independently and within a team environment. 
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering graduates in Civil Engineering.

 As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.

Minimum requirements:

• You must be a South African Citizen.
• You must be a final year student studying towards a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering or hold a completed qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• You must have 12 months or less working experience. 
• You must have an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
• You must attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.
• Be flexible to work in any province within South Africa. 

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• Hatch is seeking Electrical Engineering Graduates who will support projects globally.   
• The Electroical team is comprised of professional engineers, designers and technologists. We have experience in the design, construction and commissioning of facilities throughout the world.  We are looking for young engineers eager to be involved in complex small and large-scale engineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keen problem-solving skills in developing practical solutions. 
• The candidate must be a self-motivated individual capable of working both independently and within a team environment.   
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering graduates in Electrical Engineering.

 As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.

Minimum requirements:

• You must be a South African Citizen.
• You must be a final year student studying towards a BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering or hold a completed qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• You must have 12 months or less working experience. 
• You must have an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
• You must attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.
• Be flexible to work in any province within South Africa.