Junior Commissioning Engineer

Hatch

Houston, TX0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
Must know
TroubleshootingBudgetingMicrosoft OfficeProject management
Work
On-site in Houston
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
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Troubleshooting45%Microsoft Office36%Project management31%Budgeting19%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
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Oct 29, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Commissioning Engineer reporting to the Business Practices Consulting group. This role is based in Houston, TX, supporting offices globally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support commissioning planning and setup activities
  • Provide technical input for testing and data collection during the pre-commissioning and commissioning phase
  • Lead technology development initiatives, including investigating alternate and supporting commissioning software
  • Lead setup and implementation of the commissioning management system and become a support resource for global projects on corresponding software(s)
  • Provide input to technology initiatives to improve the efficiency of the commissioning process
  • Develop test plans and commissioning procedures
  • Participate in field testing and troubleshoot/optimize equipment performance
  • Manage test results, data collection, progress measurement, and documentation of results
  • Support development of commissioning estimates, budgets, forecasts, schedules, proposals, and presentations
  • Coordinate with the construction planning team to align commissioning systems with construction work packages, engineering, and procurement
  • Review P&IDs, Flow Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Network Architecture Drawings, and engineering registers to prepare execution plans and estimates for pre-commissioning and commissioning services
  • Establish commissioning requirements for pre-fabrication and modularization
  • Perform assignments related to your sector
  • Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects
  • Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications
  • Coordinate with other technicians/engineers on projects
  • Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience using Visio or similar tools to communicate commissioning sequence, organizational charts, and workflow processes is an asset
  • Previous co-op experience in project execution, commissioning, or construction on an industrial project is considered an asset
  • Willingness to travel to various Hatch offices, project and supplier sites
  • Aspirations of becoming a commissioning manager, project manager, or group lead are considered an asset

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 electrical, computer, mechanical, chemical, or process engineering
  • Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals
  • Ability to learn quickly and take on new challenges
  • Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Critical and creative thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Adaptability and ability to embrace change

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