Old boys club - EIT Hatch Employee Review

2.0
Jul 19, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunity to work on different projects. Big company so you have the chance to meet really nice people at the working level (ie not management).

Cons

Hatch is an old company with deep-seeded systemic discrimination that is part of the work culture. Definitely an old boys club. I am female and knew with 7 months that this was not the place for me long-term. There is 100% a glass ceiling for women at Hatch as it is only men above a certain level. I know that experiences differ depending on the group you are a part of but almost everyone I started with in 2014 has left. There is not a lot of opportunity to grow and advance your career unless you become apart of the old boys club. Also it's consulting so there was definitely a toxic workaholic work culture.

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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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