Junior Site/Civil Engineer

Location: Houston, TX, US

Requisition ID: 101737

Job Category: Campus

Location: Houston, TX, 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 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.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable 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 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.

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Site/Civil Engineer. Reporting to the Product Delivery Group, you will support offices globally working from our Houston, TX office location.

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.

At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Qualifications

Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university/college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills

Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering.

As the successful candidate, you will

Assist in the planning, design, and execution of civil engineering scopes including earthworks, grading, roadworks, underground utilities, and stormwater management across diverse site development projects

Collaborate with internal teams, including structural, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines, to ensure integrated and high-quality project outcomes

Perform technical tasks related to site layout, drainage systems, utility coordination, and surface modeling

Support the development of detailed design packages, including calculations, specifications, and cost estimates

Prepare and review engineering drawings and documentation based on design inputs, field data, and project requirements

Participate in site investigations, surveys, and data collection to inform design decisions

Assist in preparing permit applications and supporting documentation for regulatory approvals

Contribute to quantity take-offs and bill of materials for civil projects.

Maintain project documentation and assist in tracking progress against schedules and budgets

Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices relevant to civil engineering and site development

Provide technical support to Senior Engineers and Designers throughout all phases of the project lifecycle

You bring to the role

Understanding of inter-discipline requirements for the tasks at hand

Familiarity with 3D modeling and 2D drafting, will train in 2D and 3D Bently applications

Understanding design concept for roads, earthworks, water management and drainage

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

Requirements for all sectors

To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto

Perform assignments related to your sector

Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects

Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications

Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects

Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Join a top employer in the industry

What we offer

Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people

An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry

The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts

Challenging career with countless opportunities

Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best

Expected growth at Hatch

You will be able to learn about the different sectors, processes, people and culture that drives our business

You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues, etc.

Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally

Company gatherings, happy hours, social interaction to build strong work relationships

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