Awful, awful, awful - My Insight Would Give Me Away! Hatch Employee Review

1.0
Aug 6, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

None, but I have to give 20 words. The receptionists are very nice. Free parking. I haven't had to buy a coffee cup for my house since I started working here

Cons

-Arrogant board (with very little business acumen) -Spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on new brand but has no business development capability -Two of the board members are insufferable jerks (middle row of the BOD internet page, not the middle guy!) -No clear path to associate status, where the real money kicks in -Business outlook is terrible -Had a chance to merge with Mott MacDonald and blew it because board was too arrogant -Cafeteria serves reheated swill

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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

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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