Q: 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)

Question 1

Is Bechtel a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does Bechtel pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Bechtel?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bechtel?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Good benefits and love the 3" ((in 193 reviews)); "good pay and on time" ((in 187 reviews)); "Some really great people and managers who bring a wealth of experience and will look out for their team members." ((in 120 reviews)); "good salaries and development plans for staff" ((in 96 reviews)); "Good work life balance and work ethics" ((in 94 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"bus rides to and from jobsite without compensation 1 hour commute each way, poor management, lack of promotion" ((in 76 reviews)); "Hours were long and tedious" ((in 56 reviews)); "No job security for the people" ((in 47 reviews)); "Too many managers and controls are making every decision" ((in 39 reviews)); "I had good upper management" ((in 27 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Bechtel layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Bechtel locations?

Accepted Answer

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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