Job Description

Overview

Bowman has an opportunity for a Designer I (Structural, Electrical, Mechanical or I&C) to join our team in Houston, TX. This entry-level position involves providing technical design support for engineering projects within the Oil & Gas sector, while being part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with computer-aided design (CAD) drafting and preparation of drawings, models, and schematics based on established standards.
  • Support engineers and senior designers in the development, revision, and coordination of project deliverables.
  • Learn and apply company, client, and industry standards related to specific discipline and Oil & Gas facility design.
  • Support equipment selection activities and preparation of associated technical documentation as directed.
  • Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineers and project team members.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure design consistency and project alignment.
  • Perform quality checks on assigned work to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
  • Maintain project files, records, and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
  • Support engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities through preparation of design deliverables.
  • Assist with project scheduling and reporting activities by providing updates on assigned tasks and deliverables.
  • Participate in project meetings and contribute to discussions regarding project progress and design solutions.
  • Complete assigned tasks under supervision while continuing to develop technical and professional skills.
  • Assist with the preparation of power distribution, grounding, lighting, conduit, cable routing, and electrical equipment layouts.
  • Assist with the preparation of mechanical equipment and piping layouts, drawings, and related documentation.
  • Assist with the preparation of instrumentation location plans, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, panel layouts, and control system documentation.
  • Assist with the preparation of foundation, structural steel, building, and earthwork BOMs and designs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma required.
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
  • Entry level position, zero to two (0-2) years of relevant design, CAD drafting, or engineering support experience a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of CAD software and engineering drafting principles.
  • Familiarity with design concepts, drawings, and engineering documentation preferred.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and related software applications.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new software, systems, and technical concepts.
  • High level of personal integrity and professionalism.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships.
  • Proficient in written and spoken English.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: Houston, TX

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 93 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 344 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 194 different employers. 138 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,245 other active welding openings from 548 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (39), Zachry Group (30), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Dallas at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Designer I (All Disciplines) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.