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Bechtel

3.9
based on 724 Reviews
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Proud winner of ABECA 2024 - AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards

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Company Summary

Bechtel is one of the most respected engineering, construction, and project management companies.

Overall Rating

3.9/5
based on 724 reviews
highly rated categories
On-Par with
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Salary, Company culture, Work-life balance

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Job security

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
52% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
72% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
65% employees reported
No travel
No travel
50% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
Health insurance
63 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
60 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
49 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
47 employees reported
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About Bechtel

Founded in1898 (127 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersReston, Virginia, United States (USA)
Office Locations
Websitebechtel.com
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Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. 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. 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. Bechtel serves the Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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AmbitionBox Best Places to Work in India Awards

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Bechtel won India’s Largest Employee Choice Awards in Mid-Sized Companies Category.
#5 Top Rated Construction Company
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Bechtel Ratings

based on 724 reviews

Overall Rating

3.9/5
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Category Ratings

4.2

Salary

3.8

Company culture

3.8

Work-life balance

3.6

Skill development

3.6

Work satisfaction

3.4

Promotions

3.0

Job security

Bechtel is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 724 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Bechtel
based on 643 reviews
4.1
Rated by 68 Women
Rated 4.1 for Salary and 4.0 for Work-life balance
3.9
Rated by 575 Men
Rated 4.2 for Salary and 3.8 for Work-life balance

Work Policy at Bechtel

based on 86 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
52%
Hybrid
46%
Permanent work from home
2%

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Highly Rated for
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Company culture
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Skill development
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Salary
Critically Rated for
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Promotions
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Rating by Women Employees
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rated by 4.3k men
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Bechtel Salaries

Bechtel salaries have received with an average score of 4.2 out of 5 by 724 employees.

Senior Engineer

(119 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr

Process Engineer

(94 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹19.1 L/yr

Purchasing Specialist

(63 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Senior Process Engineer

(53 salaries)
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₹21 L/yr - ₹40.3 L/yr

Piping Engineer

(51 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

Electrical Designer

(49 salaries)
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

Structural Engineer

(46 salaries)
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₹6.6 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr

Electrical Engineer

(40 salaries)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹23.6 L/yr

Control System Engineer

(36 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹25.9 L/yr

Piping Designer

(35 salaries)
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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

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Bechtel FAQs

When was Bechtel founded?
Bechtel was founded in 1898. The company has been operating for 127 years primarily in the Engineering & Construction sector.
Where is the Bechtel headquarters located?
Bechtel is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and has an office in Gurgaon / Gurugram
How many employees does Bechtel have in India?
Bechtel currently has more than 2,500+ employees in India. Construction & Site Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Bechtel based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Bechtel have good work-life balance?
Bechtel has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 78% employees rated Bechtel 4 or above, while 22% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Bechtel work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Bechtel good for career growth?
Career growth at Bechtel is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.4. 22% employees rated Bechtel 3 or below, while 78% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Bechtel promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Bechtel?
Working at Bechtel comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for salary & benefits, company culture and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for job security, based on 700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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