BR - Civil Engineer | Hydrologist, Water Management Specialist

Requisition ID: 99200 

Job Category:  Engineering 

Location:  Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 

 

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.

Industrial Water – Hydrologist, Water Management Specialist

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Hydrologist, Water Management Specialist to lead and support industrial water projects within the Industrial Water group with focus in mining/metals, and desalination. This role involves technical leadership, project management, team development, and client engagement, with a focus on advanced water treatment systems. 

We are looking for a professional who balances design engineering with "boots-on-the-ground" problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote Hatch’s Industrial Water services across the Industrial Water Sector. 
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the Industrial Water team.
• Lead and contribute to engineering studies, designs, reports, and presentations.
• Prepare proposals, and client communications.
• Ensure quality assurance and control throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Explore and implement innovative water management solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in within Mining/Metals, and Desalination.
• Applied hydrology and hydrogeology in mining environments (surface water, groundwater, mine water)
• Watershed and catchment-scale hydrologic assessments
• Water balance development for operating, closure, and post-closure mine scenarios
• Seepage, pit lake, tailings, waste rock, and underground mine water interactions
• Extreme event and climate change impact assessment
• Water quality fundamentals and linkage to geochemistry and treatment requirements
• Integrated mine water management planning (operational, emergency, and closure phases)
• Diversion, conveyance, storage, pumping, and dewatering system design oversight
• Risk-based water management and contingency planning
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation.
• Committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Passionate about mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.