Engineer V, Mechanical (Oil & Gas

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

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.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance‑based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasionally outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required PPE.
• Occasionally local travel during the business day, although some out‑of‑the‑area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Sincerely, The Bowman team. If you have any questions about the application process, please email

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