Great place to work, but not for everyone - Anonymous employee Hatch Employee Review

4.0
May 7, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

High intellect, high initiative workplace. Opportunity to manage a diverse and interesting career under one roof. Employee owned means we are focused on long term and not a slave to quarterly results. Strong community involvement. Exciting vision for the future, revolving around balanced business sectors, client intimacy and differentiated services.

Cons

Sometimes lack of leadership accountability. Pay is below average. We try to do too much and often fall short of our goals. Many shareholders do not come close to pulling their weight in relation to their overall income. Regional and sector matrix can make lines of accountability confusing and frustrating.

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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

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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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