Not bad for a consulting firm, but pretty volatile for most. - Anonymous employee Hatch Employee Review

3.0
24 Oct 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good pay and benefits for experienced staff, ethical, they sincerely try to do the right things. Many world class engineers in the organization that you can learn from. Lots of long term clients in mineral processing and infrastructure.

Cons

HR planning and business development is totally reactive/dysfunctional. Hire hundreds to try to service crazy clients in volatile sectors and then have to lay hundreds of people off a few months later. New business development is very ineffective / dysfunctional.

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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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