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

Requisition ID: 297394

About the role

Bechtel’s University Hire Program attracts, develops, and retains high‑potential recent graduates who join as full‑time employees and contribute to meaningful projects, operational initiatives, and corporate functions. As a University Hire you will gain hands‑on experience, apply academic knowledge to real‑world challenges, develop technical and professional skills, and participate in learning‑and‑development opportunities designed to accelerate career growth. Assignments may be located in project field environments, regional offices, or corporate offices, and candidates should be flexible to work in a variety of locations.

Responsibilities

• Collects or receives drawings and scope definition documentation; verifies adequacy and completeness.
• Performs routine quantity takeoffs 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.
• Applies unit rates (cost and job hour) to quantities and performs extensions for total cost estimates.
• Assembles and compiles estimate data and prepares designated portions of budgets.
• Performs routine tasks related to preparation and application of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, programs, and reports.
• Assists in collecting and classifying cost data.
• Assists in identifying the scope associated with schedule activities.
• Prepares durations for schedule activities within a discipline or specialty.
• Gathers and organizes appropriate quantity and workforce information for an assigned discipline or specialty.
• Identifies information needs from other disciplines to support activities.
• Reports schedule deviations on assigned tasks.
• Gathers schedule workforce and quantity data for updating and providing current actual information for discipline or specialty progress and performance reports.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, optional disability and supplemental insurance, 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.

Pay

Salary range: $79,440 – $95,328 annually (based on