Metallurgical & Chemical Engineer II - Process Optimization

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Metallurgical/Chemical Engineer II to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Metallurgical/Chemical Engineer II to join our team in Tucson, AZ.

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.

Purpose

Provides intermediate-level engineering support focused on design, optimization, technical studies and project delivery for metallurgical processes and/or chemical plants. This role applies established engineering principles to analyze, design, and optimize processes related to extraction, refining and production while supporting project teams, operations, and clients.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Works under general supervision, demonstrating growing technical independence and decision-making capability.
• Contributes to multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with process, mechanical, environmental, and project management staff.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and promotes adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.

• Applies metallurgical and chemical engineering principles to support design, analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of processes.
• Assists in evaluating process performance, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
• Supports development of technical reports, feasibility studies, and process documentation.
• Participate in client interactions, supporting technical discussions and delivering solutions aligned with project goals.
• Ensures compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to innovation efforts, including new technologies, process improvements, and sustainability initiatives.

• Performs process calculations, mass and energy balances, and material characterizations.
• Develops and evaluates process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Supports metallurgical testing, chemical analysis, and interpretation of laboratory and pilot-scale data.
• Assists in troubleshooting plant processes, including refining, extraction, separation, corrosion, and materials failure analysis.
• Conducts data analysis to support process optimization, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Prepares technical memoranda, engineering reports, and design documentation.
• Collaborates with field teams and may support site visits, commissioning, or operational assessments.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to clients and other team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Effective working relationships with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Accuracy and quality of engineering analyses, calculations, and deliverables.
• Ability to independently apply engineering fundamentals to solve…