Does Bechtel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bechtel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bechtel. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bechtel?

79% of Bechtel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bechtel 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bechtel?

Engineer (95) , Project Controls Engineer (54) , Mechanical Engineer (50) , Field Engineer (48) , 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 benefits and love the 3" ((in 190 reviews)); "good pay and on time" ((in 186 reviews)); "Some really great people and managers who bring a wealth of experience and will look out for their team members." ((in 118 reviews)); "Good work life balance and work ethics" ((in 101 reviews)); "good salaries and development plans for staff" ((in 92 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 79 reviews)); "Hours were long and tedious" ((in 55 reviews)); "No job security for the people" ((in 45 reviews)); "Too many managers and controls are making every decision" ((in 37 reviews)); "I had good upper management" ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bechtel redundancies in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Bechtel locations?

Edmonton , Toronto , Montreal , Montréal-Ouest

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4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,459 total reviews)

Brendan Bechtel

90% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

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Bechtel has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,459 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bechtel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

1.0

Jun 26, 2026

Pass it through job. Don't get comfortable

General foreman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Wide variety of people to learn from They will hire anybody with nearly no experience

Cons

Terrible communication Management disorganized Company disorganized There is no such thing as stability

3.0

Jun 24, 2026

Average pay with good benefits, but meritless promotions

Structural engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pay is average and good 401k match

Cons

Raises and Promotions are not based on merit

5.0

Jun 23, 2026

Good pay and culture, but promotions are competitive

Electrical engineering intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good pay, great culture, supportive environment

Cons

Competitive promotions, no transparency on salaries or promotions.

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