[Remote] 2026 University Hire (U.S.) - Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling & Cost) Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, known for its commitment to delivering successful outcomes. They are seeking a 2026 University Hire for the Project Controls Engineer role, which involves supporting cost estimating, analysis, and schedule development for various projects. The position requires collaboration with project teams to ensure effective project control and reporting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related Business degree
• 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
• 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
• Ability and willingness to frequently relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsite locations
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated levels of initiative and engagement via positions of leadership in academic, sports and/or extracurricular activities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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
• Well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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