Is Bechtel a good company to work for?

Bechtel has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 2,871 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at Bechtel to a friend and 74% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Bechtel have been left by employees working as Intern , Control Systems Engineer and Pipefitter .

Does Bechtel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bechtel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bechtel. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bechtel?

75% of Bechtel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bechtel 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 4.0 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 194 reviews)); "Some really great people and managers who bring a wealth of experience and will look out for their team members." ((in 122 reviews)); "Good work life balance and work ethics" ((in 100 reviews)); "good salaries and development plans for staff" ((in 98 reviews))

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

"bus rides to and from jobsite without compensation 1 hour commute each way, poor management, lack of promotion" ((in 78 reviews)); "Hours were long and tedious" ((in 51 reviews)); "No job security for the people" ((in 48 reviews)); "Too many managers and controls are making every decision" ((in 40 reviews)); "Lack of growth or training for new employees" ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bechtel layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Bechtel layoffs and their outlook for job security at Bechtel in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Bechtel locations?

Houston , Reston , Frederick , Richland , San Francisco , Corpus Christi , Glendale , Waynesboro , Oak Ridge , Baytown , Cameron , Phoenix , Washington , Pueblo , Sabine Pass , Knoxville , Portland , Augusta , New York , Ogden , Port Arthur , Spring City , Pittsburgh , Richmond , Aiken , Los Angeles , Monaca , Atlanta , Gregory , Columbus

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3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(497 total reviews)

Brendan Bechtel

87% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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4.0

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

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4.0

Aug 25, 2025

Good team and people

Purchasing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay Great teams Good learning opportunities

Cons

Commute can be rather long to the office

5.0

Aug 19, 2025

Excellent company based on personal experience

Quality control inspector (qc inspector)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High pay, great management team, clear communication (likely based on management team)

Cons

Long shifts, job sites in less desirable places to live

4.0

Aug 18, 2025

Good Place to Grow

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are many disciplines to gain experience in. The compensation is high, but so is the demand. It’s a great place to learn new fields of engineering and construction, with a supportive company that takes care of its employees.

Cons

It is difficult to move into higher or management positions without a strong network within the company. Certificates and licenses have little impact on promotions, and external experience is not considered a key factor. At Bechtel, years of internal experience carry more weight than advanced degrees, certifications, or achievements earned outside the company.

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