Rewards come to those who seek and grasp opportunities to grow within the company. - Engineering Consultant Hatch Employee Review

4.0
1 Nov 2014
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Pros

An EPCM firm owned and run by professional engineers. How refreshing. Strong focus on safety, innovation, quality, technical excellence. The company's Associates are tasked with providing solutions to clients, improving their clients' business, and getting to know their clients' business better than anyone else. For those who succeed, the rewards of ownership are enormous.

Cons

Base salaries are not competitive with those of other EPCM firms in the GTA and retention of new employees (0 - 5 years) is difficult. Firm has grown in the last 10 years from 1500 to over 11000 staff worldwide and has had difficulty adapting its management style (previously non-hierarchical and informal) to preserve quality and project control on larger assignments. Company culture (see pros) has been diluted by a large influx of new employees recruited from other EPCM firms in the last 5 years that may not share the same values.

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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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