Strong Culture is not always good - Engineer Hatch Employee Review

3.0
Mar 17, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The company has a well defined culture and way of working and are open to new ideas. Diverse and fun people to work with. broad company profile means it has a consistent project base.

Cons

A big sell for most people is that the company is employee owned, what isn't made clear is that its basically impossible to buy shares and only a small powerful group has access. Some things are non-negotiable in the company. Contract roles are intentionally broad so you are often asked to switch between industries. Hours are often long and stressful due poor resource planning, overtime is hard to get approved, and downtime between projects you are either asked to go on leave or find hours!?. Some required non project tasks are menial and only seem to benefit higher ups. Policies are created in North America and often do not match local culture or even legal locally, so be well aware of your rights. flat structure means that there is little/no career progression within roles. WFH is not encouraged only a matter of time till it is not allowed in the company. leave purchase is not allowed so you have 2weeks of leave to use freely.

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5.0
May 1, 2026
Recommend
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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.

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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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