Senior Mechanical Engineer, Equipment Technologies

Hatch•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Hatch is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Equipment Technologies to join its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The Technologies team commercializes and delivers technologies across Hatch’s Metals, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors, providing custom engineering solutions and technologies. This role leads complex mechanical engineering projects for heavy industrial clients, with particular focus on nuclear applications. The position combines technical leadership in first-principles engineering with client engagement, business development, project delivery, and team development. The work includes developing and reviewing engineering deliverables and collaborating across disciplines, regions, and offices to provide high-quality solutions and grow Hatch’s market presence. The position involves work on export-controlled projects. The successful candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or otherwise eligible to work on projects subject to 10 CFR 810.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE/P.Eng.) licence required.
Preferably 10 or more years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering or a closely related application, ideally within heavy industry.
Demonstrated success and investment in business development, winning work, developing teams, mentoring staff, and building collaborative working environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to clients, management, and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and coordinating technical teams.
Substantial experience applying first-principles engineering methods to complex problems.
Strong background in the design and assessment of industrial equipment and structures, potentially including pressure vessels, cranes and supporting structures, piping systems, heavy industrial structures, and custom equipment.
Broad knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
Must be a U.S. Person or otherwise eligible to work on projects subject to 10 CFR 810.

Nice To Haves

Post-graduate degree.
Nuclear-industry experience.
Experience with ASME Section III and VIII, particularly in the nuclear sector.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex mechanical engineering projects for heavy industrial clients, particularly in nuclear applications.
Provide technical leadership in first-principles engineering, including machine design, thermal hydraulics, stress analysis, and thermo-mechanical design.
Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities with regional and global business leaders.
Build and maintain client relationships, serving as a trusted technical advisor and primary point of contact.
Lead proposal development, project pursuits, client presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
Develop and review engineering deliverables, including calculations, design drawings, technical reports, specifications, and scopes of work.
Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, supporting technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
Support team-building initiatives, resource planning, and continued team growth.
Collaborate across disciplines, regions, and offices to deliver solutions and expand Hatch’s market presence.