Hatch has been a trusted transit partner for decades, supporting Sound Transit’s mission to connect more people to more places. With a large, flexible team, we adapt to any procurement model and assemble the right expertise to deliver task orders quickly and efficiently.
Our commitment to Sound Transit is built on:
- Project delivery excellence: A “Project First” mindset grounded in teamwork, respect, and collaboration. Our deep Puget Sound and global transit experience enables innovative, cost-effective solutions that accelerate delivery and optimize design.
- Technical expertise and comprehensive solutions: We’ve led every aspect of transit development, from major expansions and station upgrades to BRT, SOGR programs, vehicle procurement, and systems improvements, bringing collaborative problem-solving and proven results.
- Experienced leadership and strategic management: Led by Project Manager Winston Simmonds and a team with 250+ years of combined transit experience, we drive efficient execution, reduce risk, and deliver practical, innovative solutions.
- Local presence and market capacity growth: Deeply rooted in the Puget Sound region and supported by national and global resources, we’ve contributed to nearly every major Sound Transit project, including Central Link, Lynnwood Link, and Downtown Redmond Link.
- Proven success leading a diverse multi-disciplinary team: As a long-standing prime consultant, we manage diverse teams and subconsultants to ensure seamless delivery from planning through handover, optimizing resources and minimizing execution risk.
- Commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and mentorship: We actively mentor and support DBE/SBE partners, helping them grow capacity and compete successfully in the region’s transit market.
In attendance at the Sound Transit Design MATOC Expo
Winston Simmonds
Project Manager
Regional Managing Director, USA
Winston Simmonds is the Managing Regional Director, leading Hatch’s U.S. business. He brings more than 30 years of progressive experience in project delivery, engineering, and construction management, and is a proven leader with a strong record of successfully delivering large, complex infrastructure projects. Previously, he served as the U.S. Lead for Hatch’s Infrastructure and Transit businesses, where he played a key role in driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and advancing major programs, alternative delivery across the country. Prior to joining Hatch, Winston held public sector leadership position with the Toronto Transit Commission, Sound Transit, and the Pittsburgh Regional Transit. Winston offers an ideal blend of senior-level construction and transit experience to deliver the MATOC Design Services.
Email: winston.simmonds@hatch.com
Christian (Chris) Reitter, PE
Managing Director, Transit, USA - East
Chris has nearly 40 years of experience in the transit industry and has unparalleled experience in systems engineering for commuter rail, light rail, and streetcar projects. As Hatch’s Managing Director, Transit, USA – East, he provides centralized program accountability for our clients. Chris brings to his clients extensive experience in project and resource management, systems integration, design, and design review and testing for multiple light rail and commuter rail projects in various stages of design, construction, and testing, with many of the projects running concurrently ranging from conceptual engineering to integration testing and startup.
Email: christian.reitter@hatch.com
Megan Fernandes, P.Eng.
Task Order Delivery Manager
Senior Project Manager
Megan has 25 years of experience in the transportation and transit consulting industry and has been involved and led major transit projects at all stages from planning to commissioning. She is a knowledgeable and professional manager with broad experience in preliminary and final design, procurement support and construction phases for projects in transit facilities, heavy and light rail, light rail extensions, functional planning, transit corridor studies, and transportation planning studies. She also brings knowledge in traffic signals including micro-simulation, pedestrian and cyclist circulation, research and policy studies.
Email: megan.fernandes@hatch.com