2027 University Hire (U.S.) - Quality/Six Sigma

Requisition ID: 297397
Relocation Authorized: National - Single
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Various Work Locations USA
Salary Range: $74,064 - $88,884 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 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
In this role, you will support quality audits or activities covered by corporate project quality programs. You will assist with preparing audit checklists, updating quality assurance documents with project needs, coordinating assessments, composing routine correspondence, and extracting data from reference materials. Your work will support project quality activities and contribute to project quality success.
Major Responsibilities
Partner with project leaders to model and reward quality behaviors.
Implement and sustain the quality core processes: continuous improvement, lessons learned, corrective action, and people-based quality.
Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance procedures, standardized metrics, and quality performance dashboard.
Ensure that quality-related procedures and manuals conform to corporate/project quality assurance program/plan requirements.
Develop quality audit checklists and conduct audits of engineering, procurement, construction, testing, operations, or decommissioning for compliance to procedures and quality program/plan requirements.
Participate in monitoring the implementation of the project quality program/plan, including the review of selected documents to assure applicable quality requirements are met.
Assess project quality documentation and quality control inspection plans.
Conduct qualitative and cognitive trending based on data from various issues management systems.
Conduct in-process reviews of engineering, procurement, and construction processes to identify issues early, assist in causal analysis and recommend lasting corrective and preventive actions.
Basic Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in any discipline within Engineering, Business Administration, Business Management, or Construction Management from an accredited college or university within twelve (12) months of graduation date.
Eligible for the University Hire Program (typically hired within 12 months of graduation).
Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel domestic and/or international project jobsites.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in any discipline within Engineering, Business Administration, Business Management, or Construction Management from an accredited college or University within twelve (12) months of graduation.
Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA.
Previous co-op or internship experience.
Excellent written and oral communication 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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
At Bechtel, 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.
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 acesstmt@bechtel.com

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