Utility Engineer📣 Job Ad

About Hatch and the Role

Hatch is a global company with over 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure. With 10,000 colleagues operating in 150 countries, Hatch is committed to delivering practical, safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions. In partnership with Ma’aden, Hatch is executing significant mining and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a Utility Engineer to join our full-time team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, supporting these initiatives.

Role Purpose and Context

The Utility Engineer will be responsible for supporting the planning, design, coordination, and execution of utility systems for major projects. A primary focus of this role involves managing utility tie-ins, ensuring the safe integration of new facilities with existing utility networks. This position requires maintaining operational continuity and strict compliance with project requirements throughout all phases of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support the execution of utility tie-ins for water, wastewater, power, instrumentation, communications, and other utility systems.
• Develop comprehensive tie-in packages, method statements, shutdown plans, and construction work packages.
• Review engineering designs to ensure compatibility with existing utility infrastructure.
• Coordinate effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, and contractor teams to minimize disruptions during tie-in activities.
• Identify utility interface requirements and proactively manage associated risks.
• Support utility routing, network assessments, and capacity evaluations.
• Monitor field activities to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and project standards.
• Participate in constructability reviews, HAZOPs, and risk assessments related to utility installations and tie-ins.
• Resolve technical issues that arise during construction and commissioning phases.
• Maintain accurate utility records, drawings, and as-built documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in utility engineering within mining, industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing utility tie-ins and shutdown activities.
• Strong understanding of utility systems, engineering standards, and construction practices.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders in a project environment.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabian regulations and utility requirements is considered an asset.
• Professional registration or eligibility for registration is preferred.

Work Schedule and Location

This full-time position is based at our office in Khobar, Eastern Province. The standard working hours are Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Application Information

The deadline for applications for this role is August 20, 2026.