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Q&A With Bechtel Employees
Bechtel employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Bechtel
Wake up energised, knowing im making a diffwrence to the environment and communities.
Review from Engineering Dept
Ery good place to work. Very professional staff and management
Thanks for the support and accomplishments
very open to all people
Review from Engineering Dept
I have worked on different Bechtel jobs since 2003. In my experience ai think they were more process oriented in the past and now they are more results oriented, which may be firing back in the long run.
What it's like to work at Bechtel
- Bechtel employees generally work 9.7 hrs a day
- Employees at Bechtel report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 78% of Bechtel employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Bechtel employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 100% of Bechtel employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Bechtel employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 78% of Bechtel employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Bechtel Employees
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How hard is it to get promoted at Bechtel?
It is hard. Doing it the right way (getting an MBA, for instance) is difficult, but is beneficial in the long term.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Bechtel?
Show deciseveness... and walk the talk!
What do you wish you knew before starting at Bechtel?
That some people are there for their career, not to build excellent projects.
How long after an interview at Bechtel does it take to hear back?
One week.
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Bechtel?
2 weeks to a month.
How often do employees get raises at Bechtel?
Every two years, but sometimes it takes longer. Many supervisors are encouraged to be stringent on their employee reviews/evaluations, almost to the point of unfairness.
What is Bechtel's internship program like?
Can't comment as an intern, but as an intern supervisor: it is great. The interns are given real responsibilities while trained on-the-job with the business processes. They go back to school energized, looking forward to finish and come back to work for goood.
How can I get hired at Bechtel as a recent grad?
Besides your grades, showing good citizenship and being active in professional organizations is very welcome: Boy Scouts, Rotary club, university soccer team, IEEE student member, etc. Are the type of stuff that adds great value to your application.
What kind of people does Bechtel like to hire?
Very capable and very decisive. Mostly action driven people, which isn't bad if there's a good direction.
How are the managers at Bechtel?
Some of them could be very bossy and desperate for the short term result. Some need to know, understand and work more supporting the business processes.
How secure do you feel at your job at Bechtel?
I feel secure
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Bechtel?
It's difficult when you have a family
How long do the interviews usually take at Bechtel?
About 30 minutes
How flexible is your work schedule at Bechtel?
7 days a week
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Should I work at Bechtel?
51% of Bechtel employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 24% would not recommend working at Bechtel to their friends.
| 51% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passive |
| 24% | Detractors |
