27 New Grad | US | Supply Chain

Bechtel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is recruiting for a University Hire Program across multiple U.S. locations to develop the next generation of supply chain professionals. You will engage in procurement, contracts, logistics, and materials management for Bechtel’s global projects, with hands-on exposure and structured development.

Successful candidates will join full-time roles, gain experience across disciplines, and contribute to complex infrastructure programs while rotating through business units and offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics from an accredited college or university.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and international project sites.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement/purchasing and contracts processes.
• Assist with logistics planning and execution for global projects.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Build and maintain supplier and contractor relationships.
• Support quality and expediting activities to meet project needs.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and reporting for supplier involvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Production and Operations Management, or Logistics Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Houston, TX, Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $73,836 - $88,608 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, grew 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

Bechtel Supply Chain offers talented individuals who have initiative, integrity, and a determination to tackle the most complex supply chain challenges of supporting projects located around the world, utilizing global suppliers and contractors, and managing logistics to connect the two.

Each year, Bechtel’s Supply Chain teams buy approximately $18 billions of goods and services from suppliers in more than 50 countries. Once purchased, those goods and services must be delivered to projects worldwide, often to some of the most remote and challenging locations. Supply Chain professionals at Bechtel make this happen through various avenues, including:

• Procurement/Purchasing
• Contracts & Subcontracts
• Inventory & Warehouse Management
• Logistics
• Integrated Materials Management
• Supplier Quality & Expediting

The Procurement and Contracts organization is responsible for obtaining the equipment, and materials needed for our projects. As a member of this team, you will perform functions that include work planning, sourcing, supplying, delivering, and storing procured equipment and materials to Bechtel’s global projects.

Supplier Quality & Expediting center of excellence focuses on the surveillance and expediting of suppliers for all the material purchased for our projects across all Global Business Units while achieving zero defects, zero delays to support our projects.

The various procurement and contracts activities demand detail-oriented individuals with multifaced skills, flexibility, enthusiasm for individual and team tasks, and knowledge of supply chain functions, contract terms, and legal requirements.

Major Responsibilities

Typical Activities

• Provide expertise in the qualification, evaluation, negotiation, and selection of global suppliers and contractors.
• Manage purchase orders and subcontracts to ensure satisfactory performance and adherence to the terms and conditions.
• Manage complex logistics efforts in the transportation, receipt, and storage of equipment and material that originate in all parts of the world.
• Build supplier and contractor relationships.
• Engage with category management teams that provide technical and commercial intelligence on the supply chain to our project teams.
• Perform materials management to ensure material is properly planned, scheduled, and received for project use.
• Engage with Supplier Quality & Expediting function and projects for oversight of all surveillance activities.

General Job Duties

• Performing tasks involved in the formulation and administration of purchase orders.
• Preparing service contracts that maps out project scope, schedule, and terms.
• Contacting suppliers to obtain timely submission of engineering data and other deliverables.
• Coordinating shipments with requisite internal and external entities of materials and equipment.
• Reviewing material requisitions from a Supplier Quality perspective.
• Provide assistance and support for Supplier Quality and Expediting activities for scheduling, planning and reporting.

Basic Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Production and Operations Management, or Logistics Management from an accredited college or university within the past 12 months or anticipate obtaining a degree within the next year.
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed relevant coursework.
• Previous co-op or internship experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Teams skills.

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.

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]