Mystery - Engineer Hatch Employee Review

1.0
Jul 7, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good experience and great exposure to a variety of projects. People are easy to work with, have wide experience and always willing to share knowledge and experience, great place to work.

Cons

Virtually no opportunities for career growth, compensation below average and not linked to performance. I was promoted only so they could increase their margins, my increase was well below inflation. Good performance is unlikely to be recognised. You'll be crucified if you're unbillable even if you're trying to bring in new business, hence the company brings in very little new business. The company is struggling to hold onto young engineers.

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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
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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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