Engineer III, Structural (Oil & Gas)

Bowman Company; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Discretionary bonuses

Insurance: medical/dental/vision/life

Job summary

Bowman is seeking an Engineer III, Structural (Oil & Gas) in Houston to provide senior-level guidance, technical leadership, and oversight of civil engineering projects from design through construction.

You will drive innovation, ensure compliance with industry standards, and collaborate with engineering, design, procurement, and construction teams to deliver large-scale facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, civil engineering, or related field.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience required.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in civil engineering principles and practices, particularly in the energy sector.
• Advanced proficiency in emerging civil engineering software and tools.
• Strong understanding of environmental and sustainability considerations.
• Advanced proficiency in geotechnical and structural engineering principles.
• In-depth knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills – written and verbal.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform building 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.
• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves foundation, structural steel, building, and earthwork calculations, requisitions, studies, reports, BOMs, and designs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering

Professional Engineer licensure (PE) preferred

Job description

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for an Engineer III, Structural (Oil & Gas) to join our team in Houston.

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

This position will hold a senior-level position, providing strategic guidance and technical leadership in civil engineering projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, planning, and execution of large-scale civil engineering projects, driving innovation, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Responsibilities

Competencies:

• Design Review
• Project Implementation
• Project Planning
• Project Status Reporting
• Scope Management

Responsibilities:

• Perform building 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.
• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves foundation, structural steel, building, and earthwork calculations, requisitions, studies, reports, BOMs, and designs.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, civil engineering, or related field.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience required.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in civil engineering principles and practices, particularly in the energy sector.
• Advanced proficiency in emerging civil engineering software and tools.
• Strong understanding of environmental and sustainability considerations.
• Advanced proficiency in geotechnical and structural engineering principles.
• In-depth knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and best practices.
• 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 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 travel for site and client visits.
• 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, use of ladders, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including occasional survey on elevated surfaces and roofs.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• 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 [e-mail].