Senior Mechanical Engineer

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in one of the following locations: Canonsburg, PA/Towson, MD/Atlanta, GA/ Littleton, CO/ Tulsa, OK/ 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

The Mechanical Engineer role requires a proactive and ambitious engineer with strong foundational engineering skills and the capacity to learn new skills and solve problems. The mechanical engineer will be responsible for performing engineering design calculations and preparing engineering design documentation for client projects which will be constructed from the engineering package.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
  
  

At The Operational And Company Level

• Frequent collaboration with the other engineering and design disciplines (process, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and design) to ensure a high quality, comprehensive design is prepared.
• Work with Clients in professional, collaborative, and inviting manner to ensure their requirements and needs are accurately captured and incorporated into the engineering and design package.
• Aid in the update and continuous improvement of discipline specific work instructions and procedures.
• Provide input on ways to improve engineering and design work processes and quality throughout the engineering and design work phases.
  
  

Do the Work

• Support the development of P&ID’s, working closely with the Process Department to ensure the mechanical requirements and items are properly depicted and specified on the drawings.
• Perform mechanical engineering design calculations to support piping system and equipment sizing, specifications, and selections. Work collaboratively with the Process Department to ensure the systems are designed properly for the intended function and duty.
• Understand, apply, and ensure compliance with industry specific code and standard requirements for design, installation, testing, and commissioning (ASME, API, NFPA, IBC, etc.).
• Develop detailed specifications and selections for piping systems and mechanical equipment, including inline components (PVF), rotating and fixed equipment (pumps, compressors, HX’s), and specialty items (flexible hoses, expansion joints).
• Ensure the constructability of the mechanical packages and perform stress analysis calculations on lines deemed to require further review and analysis utilizing hand calculations and/or computer software.
• Collaborate with the Design Department to ensure the 3D models for the facilities match the engineering design documents and selections. Resolve conflicts and issues. Collaborate with Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation to ensure all portions of the model are properly designed and avoid conflicts.
• Support safety reviews and peer checks to ensure high quality, functional, and constructable engineering designs and final documentation packages.
• Meet all company work safety, schedule, and attendance expectations and perform within the physical and environmental demands of the job.
• Provide project engineering and management support on smaller projects, as required.
• The job will entail periodic site visits to new and operating facilities to gather information and data and/or validate the installation of the engineering and design package.
  
  

Success Metrics and Competencies

• 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.
• 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 relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Experience in Oil & gas, or industrial field.
• Strong organization, project management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills with people at all levels of the organization
• Effective computer skills, including MS Office suite
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Able to develop creative solutions to difficult problems and learn new skills that may be required to solve such problems
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT or PE Licensure
• Piping Stress Analysis (CAESAR II or equivalent) expertise
• Experience with Navisworks
  
  

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.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $100,000 - $150,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

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 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.
• Occasional 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to (enter appropriate pounds - 20 minimum).
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to (enter appropriate pounds - 20 minimum).
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
  
  

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 recruiting@bowman.com.