2027 University Hire (U.S.) - Project Controls Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Discretionary bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401K with matching

Profit sharing

Job summary

Bechtel University Hire Program seeks high-potential graduates to join full-time roles across Bechtel’s global units, contributing to complex infrastructure, engineering, and construction programs. You will gain hands-on experience, apply academic knowledge, and develop technical and professional skills for a fast-paced career.

Successful candidates collaborate with experienced professionals, develop schedules, and assist in cost control while exploring opportunities within various business

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related Business degree.
• Eligible for the University Hire Program (typically hired within 12 months of graduation).
• Ability to conduct site walkdowns which may consist of climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces and within confined spaces, with reasonable accommodations.
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost estimating, analysis, control activities, schedule development, maintenance, reporting, monitoring activities and oversee the upkeep of the detailed project risk register.
• Assist in preparing cost/schedule data for proposals and present at stakeholder meetings.
• Your work ensures projects stay on track, on budget, and ahead of the competition.
• Prepare and present cost/schedule information at meetings, as directed.

Skills

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Site walkdowns

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related Business degree

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Access

Excel

Job description

• Requisition ID: 297394
• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA
• Salary Range: $79,440 - $95,328 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
• A 15% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in New York City or San Francisco, which is subject to change depending on market conditions.

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Program Overview

At Bechtel, our University Hire Program is designed to attract, develop, and retain high-potential recent graduates who will help shape the future of our business. University Hires join Bechtel as full-time employees and contribute to meaningful projects, operational initiatives, and corporate functions that support some of the world's most complex infrastructure, engineering, and construction programs.

As a University Hire, you will gain hands‑on experience while collaborating with experienced professionals across disciplines. You will apply your academic knowledge to real-world business challenges, develop technical and professional skills, and participate in learning and development opportunities designed to accelerate your career growth.

Successful candidates demonstrate strong problem‑solving abilities, learning agility, collaboration skills, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results in a dynamic and team‑oriented environment. The program provides exposure to Bechtel's culture, values, and business operations while helping participants build a foundation for long‑term career success.

Work Location & Assignments

Opportunities are available across Bechtel's Global Business Units (GBU) and functional organizations. Final assignment location, business unit placement, and specific responsibilities will be determined based on business needs, candidate qualifications, and organizational priorities.

Assignments may be located in a project field environment, regional office, or corporate office setting depending on business needs. Successful candidates should be flexible and willing to work in a variety of locations and environments in support of Bechtel's projects and business operations. This may include opportunities at construction sites, project execution offices, or functional and corporate service organizations.

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform cost estimating, analysis, control activities, schedule development, maintenance, reporting, monitoring activities and oversee the upkeep of the detailed project risk register. You will assist in preparing cost/schedule data for proposals and present at stakeholder meetings. Your work ensures projects stay on track, on budget, and ahead of the competition.

Major Responsibilities

Project Controls

• Collects or receives, as directed, drawings and other scope definition documentation that applies to assigned discipline or commodity specialty and verifies adequacy and completeness.
• Performs, as directed, routine quantity takeoffs, within discipline or commodity specialty, from engineering and construction drawings.
• Collects and tabulates quantity data for summary comparisons and reconciliations, or verifies quantities provided by others.
• Prepares and presents cost/schedule information at meetings, as directed.

Cost Engineering and Estimating

• Applies unit rates (cost and job hour) to quantities and performs extensions for total cost estimates, as assigned within a discipline or commodity specialty.
• Assembles and compiles estimate data and prepares designated portions of budgets, as directed.
• Performs routine assigned tasks related to preparation and application of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, programs, and reports.
• Assists in collecting and classifying cost data, as directed.

Scheduling

• Assists in identifying the scope associated with schedule activities, as directed.
• Prepares durations for schedule activities within a discipline or specialty, as directed. Gathers and organizes appropriate quantity and workforce information for an assigned discipline or specialty.
• Identifies information needs from other disciplines to support activities for an assigned discipline or specialty.
• Reports schedule deviations on assigned tasks related to a discipline or specialty.
• Gathers schedule workforce and quantity data for updating and providing current actual information (status) for discipline or specialty progress and performance reports, as directed.

Education and Experience Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related Business degree.
• Eligible for the University Hire Program (typically hired within 12 months of graduation).
• Ability to conduct site walkdowns which may consist of climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces and within confined spaces, with reasonable accommodations.
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Primavera or Microsoft Project Scheduling software, Power BI, Access, and/or Excel.
• Prior internship experience working in an engineering, project management, construction management environment.
• Prior internship or college project experience in estimating, planning and scheduling, budget control and cost control.
• Basic understanding of technical processes, interpretation of engineering drawings, and project management practices associated with engineering and construction projects.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]