Not bad. Used to be better. - Engineer Hatch Employee Review

3.0
Jul 21, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great people to work with - Health and dental benefits - Defined contributions pension plan with employers contributions - Flexibile work hours - Can work remotely, pending manager approval

Cons

- Very cyclical industry, during down times even senior employees aren't safe from layoffs - Seems to be more about expanding the business too rapidly and making more profits for shareholders than about caring for regular employees - Back in its heyday, company would try to keep all employees even during down time - employee loyalty (reduced work hours or small salary cut), but now they just fire at will and sometimes with little rhyme or reason - Focusing too much on enticing new grads (to replace all the people they got rid of during the last downturn) and ignoring loyal employees that have been around for a while - Little to no career advancement opportunities, unless you have connections or you are willing to do a stint abroad - Uses the "you can be a shareholder" line to entice employees and justify below industry average salary - Unclear and inconsistent criteria for becoming a shareholder

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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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