Senior Mechanical Engineer, Oil and Gas - Tulsa, OK

Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Oil and Gas to join our team in Tulsa, OK.

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.

Perform all levels of mechanical engineering and design related to oil and gas or industrial facilities including the development of construction documents as well as project and staff management.

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, with parameters for execution. Receive direction on highly complex assignments.
• Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to facility engineering in the oil and gas and industrial related clients using advanced engineering techniques and principals and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Actively market the firm’s capabilities enhance relationships with existing
• Serve as a mentor, resource, and trainer for junior Engineers and less experienced Project
• Represent project team in client communications and project
• Work with engineering teams, clients, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex engineering project

Do the Work

• Design complex mechanical systems in accordance with current code requirements and sound engineering principles.
• Design, specify, and layout mechanical systems as applicable to the project type (including piping, equipment, schedules, notes, etc.) according to the clients drafting standards.
• Conceptualize the initial mechanical approach for facilities.
• Create reports such as basis of designs, written narratives, field observations, etc.
• Responsible for more complex tasks and/or designs within project assignments.
• Resolves complex design issues with clients.
• Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
• Oversee mechanical design through project construction/completion.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, project manager, and the client.
• Conduct field observation visits to accurately as-build the existing field construction.
• Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner.
• Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.
• Assist in developing construction cost estimates for mechanical related systems, as needed.
• Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.
• Address comments from clients; adjust designs accordingly.
• Review project related construction administrative items (RFI's, change order proposals) as needed.
• Complete design work and models using computer software.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Assist with the development of drawing packages, specifications, and reports.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Review drawings and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work and calculations, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project.
• Work within established project budgets.
• Possess and continue to develop a strong working knowledge of all applicable codes.

• 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• Ten or more (10 ) years of relevant industry-related experience.
• EIT strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Experience with computer applications and mechanical engineering software
• Prepare reports, narratives, submittal documents, and response letters.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate on multiple projects, with multiple clients and sub-consultants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects).

• 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 review of 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.

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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.

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If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.