Is Bechtel a good company to work for as a Engineer?

Engineer professionals working at Bechtel have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 94 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Bechtel employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Engineer Jobs at Bechtel now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Engineer interview questions at Bechtel .

Does Bechtel pay Engineer employees well?

Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Bechtel with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 94 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 25.4% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Engineer salaries at Bechtel.

How happy are Engineer professionals working at Bechtel?

64% of Engineer employees at Bechtel would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 8% in the past 12 months. Engineer professionals have also rated Bechtel with a 2.6 rating for work-life-balance, 2.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.8 rating for culture and values and 3.4 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bechtel?

Engineer (98) , Project Controls Engineer (54) , Mechanical Engineer (50) , Field Engineer (49) , Process Engineer (44) , Senior Engineer (44) , Intern (34) , Administrative Assistant (28) , Control Systems Engineer (26) , Project Manager (24) , Project Engineer (23) , Structural Engineer (23) , Civil Engineer (22) , Manager (15) , Pipefitter (15)

What are the pros of working at Bechtel according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and on time" ((in 194 reviews)); "Good benefits and love the 3" ((in 191 reviews)); "Some really great people and managers who bring a wealth of experience and will look out for their team members." ((in 121 reviews)); "Good work life balance and work ethics" ((in 100 reviews)); "Good salary and D&I departments." ((in 94 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bechtel according to real employee reviews?

"Hours were long and tedious" ((in 56 reviews)); "No job security for the people" ((in 44 reviews)); "Too many managers and controls are making every decision" ((in 42 reviews)); "3) Favoritism plays a huge part on promotions and bonuses." ((in 28 reviews)); "Lack of Training" ((in 25 reviews))

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Bechtel Engineer reviews

3.8

64% would recommend to a friend

(94 total reviews)

Brendan Bechtel

55% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Culture & values

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.5

Senior management

Engineer employees have rated Bechtel with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 94 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Bechtel is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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94 reviews

4.0

Jun 4, 2025

Good Company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company, employee friendly, work life baance

Cons

long hours, no transportation facility

5.0

May 28, 2025

Great place to work

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation, management, and assignments

Cons

Schedule pressure can get a little bad at times, sense of belonging

4.0

Apr 22, 2025

Great Company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great communication, and great personality.

Cons

No overtime, and paid vacations

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