Frustrating to work for - werkgeversreview CAD Designer bij Hatch

2,0
19 mei 2014
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Pluspunten

- They do some training, but it's kind of hit and miss. You may find yourself thrown into a project and expected to learn a new software as you go along. Meanwhile, other people get invited to a complete training session for the very same software. - When they have work, it's okay to work there, about like any other engineering company - Very safety oriented

Minpunten

Frustrating contradictions. On the one hand, they now want to work "Lean" - on the other hand, they have you wade through hundreds, yes, hundreds, of PLP documents to get procedures on how to do things. On the one hand, Saskatoon office wants to diversify into oil and gas - on the other hand, they laid off the only people in the office who had significant experience in oil and gas. On the one hand, they want employees to pick up and move around the world at a moments notice - on the other hand, they can't be bothered to sort out things like work permits for other countries. One of my co-workers found himself scrambling to do this himself at the last minute after agreeing to work in one of the American offices. The iPas system is a joke, finding anything on it is very time consuming. They like to think of themselves as a cream of the crop company, but they are really just average, using lower-paid junior employees to command premium level compensation from clients. A bit cliquish - I only worked in two of the Hatch offices, but both seemed like high school, with in-groups, outcasts, and not much in between

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5,0
1 mei 2026
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Pluspunten

great work environment, very communicative and collaborative. Easy and open communication with PMs and upper leadership.

Minpunten

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 mei 2026
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Pluspunten

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

Minpunten

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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