Structural Engineering Trainee

Requisition ID: 101418

Job Category: Campus

Location: Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

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 Structural Engineering Trainee new graduate to join their Engineering Delivery, Structural group, providing engineering services to large and small projects. The role is responsible for the analysis and design of structures for hydropower, dam, and heavy industrial settings. Reporting to the Structural Discipline Lead Engineer, you will support projects globally while working from the Niagara Falls office.

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.

What a Career at Hatch Will Offer You:

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects around the world in meaningful ways
• Work on challenging projects 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 daily
• 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, Sustainability Week, Toastmasters, and more to develop your skills
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Work independently to apply engineering principles to perform calculations for structural analysis and design of industrial building and equipment support structures and foundations
• Work collaboratively to share the results of your work with senior members of the discipline and/or other Hatch groups
• Prepare calculation reports and engineering documents to be used by internal and external stakeholders
• Become knowledgeable of structural analytical software and tools, building codes and material design codes, discipline workflows and execution, and building and equipment structure and foundation systems
• 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

You bring to the role:

• Must be working towards graduating in 2027, or recently graduated, with a Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering
• Excel academically while being actively involved in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities at school or in the community
• Preferred academic courses include Structural Analysis, Structural Mechanics, Reinforced Concrete Design, Structural Steel Design, Foundation Design
• Advanced courses including Hydropower and Dam Structures, Structural Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis are an asset
• Previous relevant co-op and summer work terms or internships in structural engineering is an asset
• Academic or work experience with structural software such as SAP2000 and/or STAADPro, FEA (Ansys, LS-Dyna, Abaqus), CAD software, and MathCAD is an asset

Key Attributes of the Successful Candidate:

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
• Ability to learn quickly and willingness to take on new challenges
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving, and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
• Self-motivated, resourceful and initiative taker

Compensation:

Range: $78,000.00 - $81,000.00

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.

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) and a cover letter upon application to be considered

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

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 the diversity of the communities 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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