Designer 5 - Structural, Oil & Gas

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Designer V, Structural (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.

Purpose

Responsible for providing essential technical support, creating comprehensive designs, and ensuring compliance with project requirements while working in collaboration with engineers, architects, and other professionals. The Designer is expected to employ computer-aided design (CAD) software to design and modify project plans and use their experience to solve problems, pay attention to detail, and apply your in-depth understanding of civil engineering principles and industry best practices. Your extensive experience in civil engineering design will be instrumental in driving innovation and achieving project goals. Additionally, you will be engaged to participate in project scoping, planning, status reporting and scope management.

Responsibilities

Competencies:

• Design Review
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• 3D CAD
• Engineering Support
• Project Status Reporting
• Project Scoping & Scope Management
• Project Planning

Responsibilities:

• Provides computer aided design (CAD) drafting, prepares drawings and schematics derived from a variety of specifications, layouts, vendor data, and sketches.
• Coordinates and consults with engineers or other designers to complete projects, ensuring adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Support equipment sizing & selection, alternative analyses, and other deliverables.
• Support the engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of facilities.
• Present 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 foundation, structural steel, building, and earthwork BOMs and designs.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to ask for additional direction and assistance when needed.
• High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work and attention to detail.
• Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering documents and research requirements and standard details.
• Ability to provide mentorship of junior members of the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Ten or more (10+) years of experience required.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and analytical skills – written and verbal.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

About Bowman

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 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

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may exposure to 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.
• Ability to travel to/from job sites.
• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• On occasions, may accompany more senior staff to project sites, which may require being in an outdoor work environment that could include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise and/or potential hazards.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected].