Bechtel FAQ

Pros

Great Benefits Package with potential bonus

Cons

Work/ home Life balance suffered

Pros

On international assignment Bechtel pays well, has good insurance and family benefits package

Cons

As an American on international assignment individuals get a Federal Tax break from the US government. Bechtel takes that tax break from you and applies it to the company (Tax Equalization). That takes away a large incentive for an American to work overseas for Bechtel.

Advice to Management

Eliminate the Cost Equalization practice.

Pros

Benefits, Mentoring, Company Culture and Continue learning

Cons

Involve a lot of relocation because the project are in different places

Pros

Good insurance Long term contractor work

Cons

Very low pay No advanced within craft

Advice to Management

Treat everyone fairly Give advancement opportunities to employees that meet criteria and have experience, not just friends and family.

Pros

Great colleagues, privately owned, bonuses

Cons

Still catching up with current markets for technology, benefits, perks