Mostly good people and some interesting work. The rich get richer and the poor stay poor - Process EIT Hatch Employee Review

2.0
Dec 22, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-There are many incredibly capable and intelligent people to learn from -The work can be interesting (PDG is pretty boring but the BUs are doing very interesting work) -Lots of young people so you can always be making friends

Cons

-The share structure is purposefully opaque to ensure those who are well liked are the ones who get the shares -Managers are often technical leads, so it is hard to get good mentorship -Many MANY young people are planning their departure due to the low pay, large work load, and requirement to be in the office every day -Huge disconnect between the board members and the employees. The CEO even said in a town hall 'We aren't here to give you a good salary, we're here to give you a career' -The sent out an internal memo stating they expect people to work more than 40 hours a week consistently without pay

Explore other reviews about Hatch

5.0
May 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

1
3.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All