Chief Engineer - Mechanical; Oil & Gas

Overview

Bowman has an opportunity for an Engineer V/Chief Engineer, Mechanical (Oil & Gas) to join our team in Houston, TX.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Hold the most senior position in the mechanical engineering department. Lead and manage the mechanical engineering team, oversee the design and integration of mechanical systems, and provide technical expertise and guidance. Your role will involve strategic planning, project coordination, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations.

• Design Review
• Project Estimation & Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Fit/Gap Analysis
• Project Implementation
• Needs Analysis
• Project Scoping & Scope Management
• Project Status Reporting
• Perform equipment sizing and selection, alternative analyses and other deliverables.
• Support the engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of facilities.
• Present engineering and design deliverables to project members, cross-functional teams, senior leadership, external vendors, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Plan, forecast, and actualize deliverable progress to support project reporting and schedule requirements.
• Identify scope changes and estimate impact to effort and schedule.
• Support proposal efforts by evaluating RFP scope, identifying list of deliverables and estimating effort required.
• Monitors progress and performance against the project plan.
• Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• Works autonomously.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves electrical equipment, conduit, and wiring calculations, requisitions, lists, studies, reports, BOMs, and designs.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Ten or more (10+) years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in mechanical principles and practices.
• Advanced proficiency in mechanical engineering software and tools.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• In-depth understanding of power distribution, control systems and electrical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to develop and implement mechanical engineering standards and guidelines.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills – written and verbal.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability…