Engineer V, Electrical (Oil & Gas)

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Bowman is hiring an Engineer V, Electrical (Oil & Gas) in Houston, Texas. This role holds the most senior position in the electrical engineering department and leads and manages the electrical engineering team. The engineer oversees the design and implementation of electrical systems and provides technical expertise and guidance. The position involves strategic planning, project coordination, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations.

The role supports facilities through engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. It prepares, reviews, and approves electrical engineering deliverables, including equipment, conduit, and wiring calculations; requisitions; lists; studies; reports; bills of materials; and designs. The engineer also supports project planning and reporting, proposal efforts, scope management, and strategic decisions for the functional area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Ten or more years of relevant industry-related experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Advanced proficiency in electrical engineering software and tools.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• In-depth understanding of power distribution, control systems, and electrical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to develop and implement electrical engineering standards and guidelines.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work autonomously, independently, and within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels and external partners.
• Highly motivated, with a problem-solving attitude, strong sense of urgency, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment 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 their impact on effort and schedule.
• Support proposal efforts by evaluating RFP scope, identifying deliverables, and estimating required effort.
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan.
• Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical equipment, conduit, and wiring calculations, requisitions, lists, studies, reports, bills of materials, and designs.
• Lead and manage the electrical engineering team and oversee the design and implementation of electrical systems.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior