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Bechtel sponsors Green Cards for engineering, project management, and technical roles across its global infrastructure and energy projects. The company files through EB-2 and EB-3 pathways, making it a practical target for international professionals in construction, consulting, and energy services seeking permanent U.S. residency.
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Requisition ID: 294320
- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
- Work Location: Reston, VA
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.
Project Overview:
Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is participating in a DOE initiative to re-establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy that provides matching funding to industry to design and build an operational advanced reactor. TerraPower, a leading advanced generation technology company founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will be deploying its 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR), called Natrium. The Natrium plant features an advanced, cost-competitive reactor design that is safer, simpler, easier, and less costly to construct, less expensive to operate, and able to provide energy that is competitive with fossil fuels. It also features an innovative molten salt energy storage system designed to be complementary to solar and wind power by evening out the peaks and valleys in production when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. With the reactor and energy storage output combined, the plant can produce more than 500 MWe of power.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will lead a multi-discipline team of construction coordinators, to liaise between engineering and field operations and provide guidance on executing constructability plans. You will lead your team in making construction design decisions, interdisciplinary reviews, schedule build and validation to support the site construction team and project staffing. You will monitor construction performance and review deliverables and monitor the status of your individuals team members. You will use your expertise to improve Bechtel’s existing methods by initiating project assessments and implementing improvements. You will act as the subject matter expert for construction procedures, work processes, and automation tools used by construction and other functional organizations. You will participate in the design development process by providing constructability input, with a focus on improving construction safety and quality, while seeking to optimize cost and schedule.
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership” #LI-CL1
Major Responsibilities:
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team of construction coordinators.
- Develop constructability concepts and provide guidance to the design effort during the early phases of the project.
- Participate in constructability reviews during the design process.
- Collaborate with the development of construction procedures, plans, and strategy documents.
- Work with the design teams to ensure requirements are incorporated into the design, layout, and specifications.
- Participate in design development and suggest/implement economical construction details to be incorporated into design drawings and specifications, utilizing lessons learnt from other projects and construction best practices.
- Monitor and track engineering action items critical to support construction activities.
- Monitor the completeness of engineering and procurement deliverables to support the construction schedule.
- Support establishment of logistics strategy with design and procurement teams.
- Support construction schedule development.
- Support Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (required on-site date) schedule optimization.
- Represent construction in engineering and procurement schedule review meetings.
- Utilize the plant design model to identify construction sequencing.
- Drive consistency of engineering data to ensure compatibility with construction automation tools.
- Participate in office and field meetings with project team members and client personnel, as required, e.g., project review meetings.
- Identify potential problem areas or trends and work on total installed cost and continuous improvement issues.
- Maintain communication with the field organization and office project team members regarding significant problem areas and potential solutions.
- Perform and coordinate the construction review of engineering drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate the construction review of vendor drawings, shop fabrication details, and erection procedures, on behalf of construction.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of Nuclear Power Construction preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of a specific construction engineering discipline gained through a combination of related education and construction experience and a working knowledge of all other construction engineering disciplines.
- Broad-based knowledge of the function and interrelationships of field construction entities and operations.
- Knowledge of Bechtel Construction Nuclear Work Process Procedures.
- Understands and applies the requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes to area of responsibility.
- Knowledge of the impact and effect of using field automation tools.
- Knowledge of environmental compliance laws and requirements.
- Knowledge of government compliance standards.
- Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Safety Philosophy.
- Knowledge of current industry standards.
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.
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 acesstmt@bechtel.com.
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Align your credentials to Bechtel's EB-2 threshold
Bechtel's EB-2 filings typically support roles requiring advanced degrees in engineering, project controls, or environmental consulting. Pull your official transcripts and any professional engineering licenses before applying so HR can assess your pathway without delays during the sponsorship conversation.
Understand the PERM labor certification timeline
Bechtel must run a PERM audit through DOL before filing your immigrant petition. That recruitment process takes months and must show no qualified U.S. workers were available. Starting your job search well before your current status expires gives Bechtel room to complete that process without urgency pressure.
Target project-based engineering and technical roles
Green Card sponsorship at Bechtel clusters in roles tied to long-term infrastructure projects, where retention matters. Focus your applications on civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering positions or project management functions attached to multi-year energy or construction contracts rather than short-cycle consulting engagements.
Use Migrate Mate to verify Bechtel's filing history
Search Bechtel's Green Card filing history by job title and location on Migrate Mate before your interview. Knowing which roles and offices have active sponsorship history lets you direct your application to the teams most likely to support permanent residency, not just work authorization.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Bechtel's HR teams operate project by project, so sponsorship decisions aren't always centralized. During the offer stage, ask explicitly whether the role includes a Green Card sponsorship commitment and get that confirmed in writing before you start, since PERM eligibility depends on your original job duties remaining consistent.
Match your O*NET occupation code to the PERM job description
Bechtel's immigration attorneys use the O*NET occupation profile to draft the PERM job description and set the minimum requirements. Reviewing your role's O*NET entry before the process starts helps you confirm your actual duties align with what DOL will scrutinize, reducing the risk of an audit or denial.
Bechtel Green Card Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bechtel sponsor Green Card visas?
Yes, Bechtel sponsors Green Cards for qualifying employees, primarily through the EB-2 and EB-3 preference categories. Sponsorship is most common in engineering, project management, and technical consulting roles tied to long-term infrastructure and energy projects. The company initiates the PERM labor certification process through DOL on the employee's behalf.
Which roles and departments at Bechtel typically receive Green Card sponsorship?
Green Card sponsorship at Bechtel tends to concentrate in civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering roles, along with project controls and construction management. Positions on multi-year infrastructure, nuclear, or energy contracts are stronger candidates for sponsorship because Bechtel's retention interest aligns with the long PERM and petition timeline.
How do I navigate the Green Card application process at Bechtel?
Bechtel's immigration team or a retained law firm manages the PERM filing with DOL, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Your role is to provide accurate employment history, educational credentials, and consistent job duties throughout the process. Changes to your title or responsibilities after PERM is filed can disrupt eligibility, so communicate any role changes early.
How long does the Green Card process take at Bechtel?
The timeline varies by your country of birth and which preference category applies. PERM alone can take six months to over a year. After an approved I-140, nationals from high-demand countries like India and China may wait years for a visa number to become available. USCIS premium processing is available for the I-140 stage but not for PERM or the final adjustment step.
How do I find open Green Card jobs at Bechtel?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Bechtel job listings by Green Card sponsorship history, so you're targeting roles in offices and project groups that have actively filed before. Cross-reference open positions with Bechtel's own careers portal to confirm current availability, and prioritize applications to long-cycle engineering or project management roles where sponsorship is most consistent.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card sponsorship at Bechtel?
Employers sponsoring a Green Card through the PERM labor certification process must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role. The Department of Labor determines this rate based on the specific job title, location, and experience level. The prevailing wage is locked in during the PERM filing and applies through the entire Green Card process. You can look up current rates using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.