Mechanical Designer (All Levels)

RPT Alliance LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Discretionary bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness initiatives

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create comprehensive CAD designs, collaborating with engineers, architects, and other professionals to ensure project requirements are met. You will use CAD software to develop and modify plans, applying mechanical engineering principles and industry practices.

The role demands attention to detail and the ability to solve problems, with levels ranging from hands-on drafting to independent project execution.

Qualifications

• CAD drafting and 3D CAD experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD drafting, prepare drawings and schematics from specifications and vendor data.
• Coordinate with engineers/designers to adhere to specs and standards.
• Support equipment sizing, analyses, and project deliverables.
• Assist in design and commissioning of facilities across teams.
• Present designs to stakeholders and monitor progress against schedules.
• Identify scope changes and estimate impact on effort and schedule.
• Prepare and review mechanical equipment and piping BOMs.

Skills

CAD drafting

3D CAD

English proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

The Position:

As a Mechanical Designer, you will provide essential technical support, creating comprehensive designs, and ensuring compliance with project requirements while working in collaboration with engines, 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 mechanical engineering principles and industry best practices. Your extensive experience in mechanical engineering design will be instrumental in driving innovation and achieving project goals.

Position Responsibilities:

All Levels

• Provide computer-aided design (CAD) drafting, prepare drawings and schematics derived from a variety of specifications, layouts, vendor data, and sketches
• Coordinate and consult 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
• Prepare, review, and approve mechanical equipment and piping BOMs and designs

Level IV

• Support proposal efforts by evaluating RFP scope, identifying list of deliverables, and estimating effort required
• Participate in project scoping, planning, status reporting, and scope management
• Work is highly independent

Level V

• All responsibilities of level IV
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan and proactively address issues.
• Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility
• Work Autonomously

Qualifications:

• 4 - 7+ years experience, depending on the level of the position
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree or equivalent preferred
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D CAD experience required

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• 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.

• 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.

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 without notice.

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