Designer III, Structural

Bowman has an opportunity for a Designer III, 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

Provide 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 their 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.

Competencies

• Design Review
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• 3D CAD
• Engineering Support

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.
• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
• 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.
• Four to seven (4-7) 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 employ