Yes — Bechtel has sponsored Australians on the E-3 visa, filing 94 US Department of Labor Labor Condition Applications across all available fiscal years, with 96.8% certified. The median annualized wage offered is $145,062. Most filings are for Construction Managers, with positions mostly based in TX.
Roles Bechtel sponsors
23 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visas by Bechtel. Click a role to see all employers sponsoring it. Filter by city to see what's hiring in a specific location.
Top cities
Cities where Bechtel sponsors the most E-3 visas.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | TX | 28 | $147,707 |
| New Albany | OH | 12 | $152,316 |
| Reston | VA | 10 | $151,548 |
| Monaca | PA | 9 | $112,260 |
| Port Isabel | TX | 8 | $176,502 |
| Port Arthur | TX | 6 | $177,000 |
| Waynesboro | GA | 6 | $113,070 |
| Sulphur | LA | 5 | $145,248 |
| Augusta | GA | 1 | $127,980 |
| Clifton | VA | 1 | $148,788 |
| Dallas | TX | 1 | $127,980 |
| Gregory | TX | 1 | $147,108 |
| Houston, | TX | 1 | $146,616 |
| Irvine | CA | 1 | $91,188 |
| Jupiter | FL | 1 | $165,216 |
Top states
Where Bechtel files most of its E-3 LCAs.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 46 (48.9%) | $161,747 |
| OH | 12 (12.8%) | $152,316 |
| VA | 11 (11.7%) | $148,788 |
| PA | 9 (9.6%) | $112,260 |
| GA | 7 (7.4%) | $127,980 |
| LA | 5 (5.3%) | $145,248 |
| CA | 2 (2.1%) | $101,724 |
| FL | 1 (1.1%) | $165,216 |
| NV | 1 (1.1%) | $170,400 |
Top job titles
The actual job titles Bechtel has used in its filings.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Piping Field Engineer | 5 |
| Structural Superintendent | 2 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | 2 |
| Scaffold Superintendent, Vogtle | 2 |
| Procurement Systems Specialist | 2 |
| Manager of Strategic Relationships | 2 |
| Lead Scaffolding Superintendent | 2 |
| Lead Marine Piling Superintendent | 2 |
| Inventory Specialist | 2 |
| Global Manager of Strategic Relationships | 2 |
| Field Planner | 2 |
| Field Engineer - Instrumentation | 2 |
| Deputy Project Engineering Manager | 2 |
| DSCS Specialist | 2 |
| Area Field Engineer | 2 |
| Workforce Planning & Development Manager | 1 |
| Total Rewards Operations Manager | 1 |
| Tanks Engineer | 1 |
| Startup Manager APCI | 1 |
| Sr. HR Business Partner | 1 |
| Sr. Global Compensation Analyst | 1 |
| Site P&LE Productivity Lead | 1 |
| Senior Safety Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Process Systems Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Planner PC | 1 |
| Senior Planner | 1 |
| Senior Global Compensation Analyst | 1 |
| Senior Global Compensation Analyst | 1 |
| Senior Expeditor | 1 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer II | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for Bechtel's E-3 visa filings. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 10 | 90.0% | |
| FY2021 | 9 | 100.0% | |
| FY2022 | 7 | 100.0% | |
| FY2023 | 18 | 88.9% | |
| FY2024 | 16 | 100.0% | |
| FY2025 | 16 | 100.0% | |
| FY2026 | 18 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Bechtel sponsor E-3 visas?
Yes. Bechtel has filed 94 Labor Condition Applications for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 96.8% certified by the US Department of Labor.
What does Bechtel pay E-3 visa workers?
The median annualized wage Bechtel offers E-3 visa workers is $145,062, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this figure.
Which roles does Bechtel sponsor on the E-3 visa?
Bechtel sponsors a range of E-3 visa roles. The top roles by filings are: Construction Managers (13 filings), Electrical Engineers (12 filings), Mechanical Engineers (12 filings). The full list of roles is shown on this page.
Where does Bechtel hire E-3 visa workers?
Bechtel files most of its E-3 visa applications in: TX (46 filings), OH (12 filings), VA (11 filings).
How long has Bechtel sponsored E-3 visas?
Bechtel has filed E-3 LCAs from fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2026. The year-by-year trend is shown above.
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