Hatch and Hatch Mott MacDonald merge - Engineer Hatch Employee Review

3.0
Apr 6, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I'm a former employer of both companies so I know their pros and cons. The company that I have seen more "pros" is Hatch, and I believe there could be room to grow, despite the recent restructuring the company has been through. Both companies have interesting projects but work environment was much different.

Cons

I enjoyed working for Hatch, but I had a terrible experience while working for HMM. Management was rude and not transparent. The moment I started to be unbillable to projects I knew my days were numbered. To add, my former supervisor was rude and put-down on me, so it was a matter of time to let me go. Upper management is like a club and live on their own bubble.

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5.0
May 1, 2026
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Pros

great work environment, very communicative and collaborative. Easy and open communication with PMs and upper leadership.

Cons

need to be proactive to get work, especially if you're new. lot of travel, pro or con depending on your outlook.

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3.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

Exceptional project exposure across major U.S. transit, infrastructure, and energy pursuits — the portfolio and client roster are genuinely impressive and great for your professional brand The LTK Engineering Services acquisition brought in a strong, collaborative office culture that is noticeably more grounded and people-focused than the broader Hatch Ltd (Canadian entity) culture Strong brand recognition in the A/E/C space that opens doors with major public agencies

Cons

Hired under the Client Action Team structure, which led to significant instability — multiple management changes in a short period with little transparency or consistency Overlapping time zones and regional boundaries create constant coordination friction; the flat hierarchy sounds good on paper but breaks down quickly when accountability is unclear and no one owns decisions Zero flexibility on in-office requirements — no hybrid accommodation even when the nature of the work doesn't require it Promotions are not merit-based. Advancement appears tied to visibility metrics like road safety observations and office attendance rather than the quality or impact of your work — deeply frustrating for high performers

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