Modularization Layout Specialist

Brunel has partnered with Hatch to support the hiring of a Modularization Layout Specialist to join their team. Hatch is a globally recognized engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm, committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With over 70 years of expertise across mining, energy, and infrastructure, Hatch delivers innovative and sustainable solutions worldwide.

Through this partnership, we are seeking a Modularization Layout Specialist to join Hatch’s Project Delivery Group (PDG)—a dynamic and globally integrated team delivering world‑class projects. The PDG combines deep expertise in sustainable studies, asset development, and operations, leveraging industry‑leading methodologies, governance, and systems.

The Layout Specialist – Modularization is a senior technical role responsible for developing innovative 3D plant and module layouts to support modularization studies and project execution across a range of heavy industrial projects. The role requires strong conceptual design capability, deep experience with modular plant layout, and a solid understanding of transportation and logistics constraints associated with modular construction. This position plays a key role in integrating layout development with engineering disciplines, logistics planning, and client requirements to ensure safe, constructible, and cost‑effective modular solutions.

• Develop cutting‑edge conceptual and detailed 3D layouts to support modularization studies and projects, often with limited available information (e.g., PFDs, early‑stage P&IDs).
• Lead plant and module layout development for modular processing facilities, working closely with piping, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Apply sound knowledge of piping design, mechanical systems, and fundamental plant processes to inform layout solutions.
• Incorporate logistics and transportation considerations into layout development, including module transportation equipment, load limits, and constructability constraints.
• Evaluate and account for various module transportation methods and ocean vessel types, including their limitations, advantages, and trade‑offs.
• Coordinate design interfaces across disciplines to ensure integrated and constructible modular designs.
• Prepare and deliver clear technical presentations to clients, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Engage directly with client representatives to align layout solutions with project objectives and expectations.
• Support project delivery by maintaining focus on quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Provide technical guidance, planning, and supervision for small layout or design teams.
• Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate designers and engineers.
• Promote and demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy industrial plant design and layout, with a strong focus on modular facilities.
• Minimum 7 years of experience using Bentley Open Plant, 3D Micro Station, or equivalent 3D plant design tools.
• Proven experience in the layout and design of mining, oil & gas, minerals, and battery metals processing plants, including material handling and product storage facilities.
• Strong understanding of modular plant design principles, interfaces, and constructability considerations.
• Working knowledge of module transportation equipment and logistics constraints.
• Familiarity with industry and regulatory standards, codes, and best practices relevant to industrial plant design.
• Solid understanding of project delivery processes and the interdependencies between engineering disciplines.
• Experience working on both greenfield and brownfield projects, including interface and constructability challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and supervise technical work by others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

• Experience supporting or leading modularization studies…