2025 University Graduate (U.S.) - Architect

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. 

Overview:

At Bechtel, the variety of architectural work from project to project offers exciting challenges.  Working in an exciting multi-disciplinary design-build team environment, you can expand your skill set quickly in all areas of architecture and green building.

Architects at Bechtel work on projects from airports, light rail stations, ports, and laboratories to design of control buildings, warehouses, and high tech heavy industrial complexes.  In addition to enhancing your skills in architecture, you will gain experience in presentations, written and oral communications, Six Sigma, sustainable design, teamwork, and other areas.  Of course, working with licensed architects and industry leaders in sustainable design will also start you on the path to becoming a licensed professional architect.

Major Responsibilities:

Typical Activities

• Design and specification of architectural building systems
• Create scope-of-services documents for prefabricated buildings
• Code analysis
• LEED certification and green building
• Interaction with contractors and suppliers
• Interaction with outside AE forms
• 3D CAD, BIM, visualization, and customer presentations
• Interdisciplinary coordination

Education and Experience Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Architecture program at an accredited college or university within the past twelve (12) months or upcoming twelve (12) months
• Display strong communication skills, comfortable working both independently and in a team environment on a variety of tasks.
• Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, ow or in the future.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating a strong body of work.
• Previous co-op or internship experience.
• Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers 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.com/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.