Utility Engineer

About the Role

Hatch is seeking a Utility Engineer to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province. This is a lead position focused on supporting the planning, design, coordination, and execution of utility systems for major mining and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The role is full-time and requires a strong design background, with site exposure considered an advantage.

Role Focus and Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role is on the design component, leading and owning the complete design life cycle through engineering delivery. The Utility Engineer will also provide site support during construction and commissioning phases. Key responsibilities include playing a central role in utility definition, volume and material selection, overall system design, sizing & quantifying, and tie-ins. This involves ensuring the safe integration of new facilities with existing utility networks while maintaining operational continuity and compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support the execution of utility definition, volume and material selection, overall system design, sizing & quantifying, and tie-ins for various utility systems including water, wastewater, fuel gas, process gases, compressed air, power, instrumentation, and communications.
• Develop Utility Design Criteria, Design Basis, PFD, Utility Quantity and balance distribution, Utility P&ID, System Design, Sizing Calculations, Data Sheet, Package definition, Integration philosophy, Interface agreement, Package Scope of Work, tie-in packages, Method statements, Shutdown Methodology & plans, and Construction Scope of work packages.
• Review engineering design components to ensure compliance with standards, overall plant operability, and compatibility with existing utility infrastructure developed by internal teams or external companies.
• Coordinate with inter-discipline teams to facilitate smooth information and data flow.
• Identify utility interface requirements and manage associated risks.
• Support utility routing and network assessments.
• Support on-site teams to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project standards.
• Participate in Constructability reviews, HAZOPs, and Risk assessments related to utility installations and tie-ins.
• Resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning phases.
• Provide input to the Commercial team during Bid Evaluation and Package selection.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Robust design background is essential.
• Site exposure is an added advantage.

Work Conditions

• Office Location: Al Khobar.
• Working hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Application Information

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and will be discussed during the interview process.