Decent employer - Anonymous employee Hatch Employee Review

3.0
21 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Relaxed environment with above average opportunities to travel. Great health benefits and very competitive company pension plan (employee contributes 7%, Hatch contributes 6%). Good opportunities to grow a career.

Cons

The path to share ownership is not a transparent process. Appears to be very subjective based more upon who you know, as opposed to what you know. Hatch tends to pay less than the competitors in this sector, but this may be due to the private ownership structure. Keeping billable is important to avoid getting onto the indirect list - basically standard practice at most consultancy firms. Internal documentation is a disaster. Definitely a glass ceiling for designers compared to engineers.

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5.0
1 May 2026
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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
18 May 2026
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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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