Bechtel Overview
4.1★- www.bechtel.com
- Reston, US
- 10000+ Employees
- 31 Locations
- Type: Company - Private
- Founded in 1898
- Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
- Architectural & Engineering Services
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Company Updates

Bechtel, a leading engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company, today announced a new partnership with Saudi Women Engineers Society (SWES), the first Engineering Society for women in Saudi Arabia. Bechtel will support the not-for-profit with professional development, skill enhancement, and career advancement opportunities for Saudi national women engineers.

Bechtel, in partnership with EllisDon, Fengate, and Alstom, today announced the official start of passenger service of Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast. The new rail line connects communities across Edmonton to its downtown center and is expected to carry 30,000 passengers per day to begin. The light rail line was designed to meet the rising mobility needs in Canada’s second fastest growing city.
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The company is really good and the people are encouraging and helpful.
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No downside in this company.
Bechtel Interviews
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Sustainability Specialist Interview
Anonymous Employee in Reston, VAAccepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewApplicationI applied through an employee referral The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Bechtel (Reston, VA) in May 2023
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Interview process was pretty quick! Submitted my internal application and the turn around for an interview was about a week and a half. Panel interview with two senior staff in Sustainability. Only one interview, and after about a week I heard back with an offerInterviewIn the sustainability training you have led, explain ways you envision improving this training and the content?
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Bechtel Awards & Accolades
- ENR’s Global Best Power/Industrial Project of the Year, Engineering News-Record, 2019
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What is a typical working day like at Bechtel?
...Unless you're a high functioning alcoholic going out drinking every night with mgmt, your career won't go anywhere....
16 January 2022
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