Bechtel Civil/Structural Engineer reviews

3.8

100% would recommend to a friend

(3 total reviews)
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Brendan Bechtel

24% approve of CEO

5% positive business outlook

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3 reviews
4.0
Oct 24, 2018
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Pros

Large Project sometimes with challenging, but interesting work Great Benefits (401k Matching + discretionary contribution, HSA plan (w/ employer contributions), employee awards, vacation purchase) Flexible Start and End Times Opportunities to move to outside of office engineering

Cons

The rate of outsourcing engineering work to subcontractors or remote offices is gradually increasing Hard to stay in one location for a long time, as the company expects you to move where the work is The company lives and dies on mega projects and the latest proposals require a long development period before the decision for the final award is made. When the company loses a few projects in a row, the effects are felt immediately through layoffs or the need to relocate.

3.0
Dec 7, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Work is fast paced and there are usually international opportunities. Benefits are good and some management is superb. Ability to travel and funding for code committees, education, etc. Decent salary.

Cons

Upward mobility is severely limited. Difficult to tell how hiring, raises, rankings, promotions, or bonuses are determined. A lot of bad promotions are made. Need to heavily self promote or you don't get heard. Hard to get international assignments. Difficult to switch between functions and GBUs. Often very bureaucratic. Connections are valued over merit. Attempts for diversity and inclusion cross the line by discounting merit. Women are treated very poorly on site. Management figures abuse their position and hurt people's growth in the company. Little respect outside of home office locations, even for credentialed employees, if the position in the totem pole isn't high enough. Productivity is valued over quality and safety, contrary to company value. Unethical behavior not taken care of properly.

4.0
Oct 19, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Huge company with a vista of opportunities. Good database of knowledge

Cons

Work process and workforce aren't fully streamlined, middle level management isn't assertive enough.

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