Not on the right path - Engineer - Rail Vehicles Hatch Employee Review

3.0
24 Feb 2025
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Pros

Some of the projects and technical excellence from LTK days still exist. Hatch still has some of the most exciting rail vehicle procurement projects, across the country

Cons

LTK culture has rapidly disappeared, and a MASSIVE exodus of senior talent that propped up LTK has occurred, Hatch senior management has failed to take action, and the bleeding likely won't stop anytime soon. Client confidence in Hatch vehicles team has diminished significantly, and likely will not continue to win work in the future after the current ones conclude.

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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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