In 1898, Warren A. Bechtel founded what would become one of the world's most renowned engineering, construction, and project management companies. Starting as a small family business in San Francisco, California, Bechtel has evolved over its 125-year history to tackle some of the most complex and challenging infrastructure projects on the planet. From building the Hoover Dam during the Great Depression to constructing advanced nuclear facilities and pioneering clean energy projects, Bechtel has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible in engineering and construction.
Today, Bechtel stands as a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), having completed more than 25,000 projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. The company serves diverse markets including Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing and Technology. Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Brendan Bechtel, the fifth generation of family leadership, the company remains committed to its founding values of safety, ethics, quality, and sustainability. In 2019, Bechtel launched bechtel.org, an impact infrastructure arm dedicated to delivering sustainable projects in underserved communities, demonstrating that infrastructure can be a force for social good while building a better, more resilient world.
