Structural Engineering Trainee

Location: Niagara Falls

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  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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Education and Experience:

Must be working towards graduating in 2026, 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 SAP
2000 and/or STAADPro, FEA (Ansys, LS‑Dyn​a, 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

What a Career at Hatch Will Offer You:
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…