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Bechtel Craft Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel's government services business, is one of the top providers ... Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting ...

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel's government services business, is one of the top providers ... Supports Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting ...

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How much do bechtel craft jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for bechtel craft in Tennessee is $22.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $24.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Bechtel craft?

A Bechtel Craft job refers to skilled trade positions within Bechtel construction projects, such as welders, pipefitters, electricians, and equipment operators. Craft professionals play a crucial role in building infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects. These jobs often require specialized training, certifications, and experience in construction trades. Bechtel offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Bechtel craft position?

To thrive as a Bechtel Craft professional, you need strong expertise in your chosen trade—such as welding, pipefitting, electrical work, or carpentry—often backed by relevant certifications or apprenticeships. Familiarity with construction-specific tools, safety regulations, and the ability to read technical drawings and blueprints are typically required. Dependability, teamwork, adaptability, and excellent communication skills help individuals stand out in this fast-paced, collaborative environment. These competencies are essential to maintaining safety, meeting project deadlines, and ensuring the high-quality work Bechtel is known for on large-scale construction sites.

What is the typical work environment and team structure for Bechtel craft positions?

Bechtel Craft professionals usually work on large construction project sites, often outdoors or in partially completed buildings, and are part of specialized crews aligned with their trade. You’ll collaborate with a mix of skilled tradespeople, foremen, supervisors, and engineers, often coordinating your work to meet specific phases of the project's timeline. The environment is safety-focused and can be physically demanding, with strict adherence to safety policies and regular training. Working as part of Bechtel’s craft workforce provides opportunities to learn from experienced peers, and successful performance can open doors to advancement into lead or supervisory roles.

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Infographic showing various Bechtel Craft job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,043 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Scaffold Superintendent

Bechtel

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

Full-time, Other

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Bechtel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

283rd of 449 rated engineering


Job description

Requisition ID: 297571
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Oak Ridge, TN

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.
Project Overview:
Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel's government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UPF is a multi-year, multi-billion dollar project and will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy's largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration's largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future. The UPF Construction project works on various schedules with differing start times pending project needs and may require employees to work overtime, weekends, and/or night shift when a business need arises.
Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; the successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject to and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will monitor and organize subcontractor planning, safety, quality, and technical activities on a complex project with multiple stakeholders' involvement, through the coordination and instruction of subcontractor's management staff. Your field supervision will help ensure operations are planned to coincide with overall established schedules and that work methods are planned and executed safely. #LI-CL1
Major Responsibilities:
  • Monitors and organizes subcontractor activities, through coordination and instruction of subcontractor's management staff within the area of responsibility.
  • Role supports projects of moderate complexity and few stakeholders involved.

Planning / Productivity
  • Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
  • Develops planning construction methods and procedures.
  • Develops projections and schedules for workforce, material, and equipment requirements

Safety / Quality
  • Monitors installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements
  • Implements and enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management.

Technical
  • Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents
  • Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.
  • Coordinates with Design on constructability issues.

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of local labor laws and issues.
  • Knowledge of state, federal, and local contracting requirements.
  • Experience working with, supervising and administering subcontractors.
  • Specific experience in Heavy Civil Construction, Scaffolding, Concrete, Structural Steel Erection, and Rigging.
  • Experience working with UPF indirects team.

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.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.
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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