27 New Grad | US | Const Mgmt FE

Bechtel; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

401K with matching and profit-sharing

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off (160 hours annually)

Nine paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance options

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Bechtel’s University Hire Program attracts high-potential graduates who will help shape the future of our business. University Hires join as full-time employees and contribute to meaningful projects, operational initiatives, and corporate functions across infrastructure, engineering, and construction programs.

As a University Hire, you will gain hands-on experience while collaborating with seasoned professionals, applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges, and advancing technical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a relevant degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possess the eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing drawings for constructability and providing interpretation to craft and/or installation subcontractors.
• Monitoring construction activities to ensure quality and schedule adherence.
• Performing quantity takeoffs and assisting with field material requisitions.
• Conducting site visits for daily work reports and subcontractor activities.
• Coordinating input to quantity tracking and progress databases.

Skills

Field engineering

Co-op or internship experience

Teamwork

Willingness to relocate/travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single


• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project


• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA


• Salary Range: $80,892 - $97,080 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 the company 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 the company, 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 the company 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 the company's culture, values, and business operations while helping participants build a foundation for long‑term career success.

Work Location & Assignments:

Opportunities are available across the company'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 the company's projects and business operations. This may include opportunities at construction sites, project execution offices, or functional and corporate service organizations.

Job Summary:

Field engineers at the company provide technical direction to superintendents and craft professionals to complete our projects safely, efficiently, and cost effectively, while meeting required technical and quality standards. As a field engineer at the company, you'll have the opportunity to work in various disciplines, such as civil, electrical, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, welding, and quality. Also included in the construction engineering field are subcontract coordinators, who manage the daily interface between subcontractors and the rest of the construction site.

In this role, you will provide project field engineering support with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and quality control, technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover. Your work will contribute to ensuring field engineering activities operate safely, are complete, and conform to quality standards and project requirements.

Typical Activities:

• Design temporary construction facilities


• Interface with other functions including engineering and procurement


• Perform constructability reviews


• Plan and package the work for the craft professionals


• Verify installed quantities


• Resolve technical issues with designer of record


• Manage equipment and materials, both permanent plant materials or material used for indirect construction use


• Perform inspections and tests to verify quality and manage quality records


• Interact with subcontractors


• Implement standard work processes and procedures

Major Responsibilities:

General Job Duties:

• Reviewing drawings for constructability and providing interpretation to craft and/or installation subcontractors.


• Monitoring construction activities to ensure quality, project schedule adherence and compliance with drawings, and specifications and codes, through regular inspections.


• Performing quantity takeoffs and assist with the preparation of field material requisitions.


• Conducting site visits for the purpose of producing daily reports of the work and/or subcontractor activities.


• Coordinating input to the quantity tracking and progress database used for measuring project completion.


• Monitoring actual cost versus budget.


• Preparing punch lists to track incomplete work.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree program in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant degree from an accredited college or university.


• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.


• Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior co‑op or internship experience.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Practical work experience in a construction environment.


• Demonstrated teamwork skills.


• Fluency in multiple languages (preferably Spanish, Arabic, or French)

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, the company 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, the company has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at the company Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, the company 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 the company, 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.

the company 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]