Chief Engineer, Instrumentation & Process Control

Bowman has an opportunity for a Chief Engineer, Instrumentation & Process Control to join our team in an Arizona, Colorado, or Nevada office. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. 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.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Instrumentation and Controls engineer, with specialized expertise in Mineral Processing and Heavy Industrial plant operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for engineering and design oversight for instrumentation and controls systems and equipment critical to the safe and efficient operation of processing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Direction
  • Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
  • Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution.
  • Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
  • May include direct supervisory responsibility of staff, including hiring decisions, direction and delegation of work assignments, performance evaluation, training and development, and employee relations.
• At The Operational/Company Level
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, including site and project safety standards.
• Do the Work
  • Responsible for the development of instrumentation engineering/design deliverables, including piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) in collaboration with process and mechanical engineering, instrument index, instrument data sheets, instrument installation details, instrument location plans, wiring and loop diagrams, and panel drawings.
  • Lead the production of controls design deliverables, including I/O list, process control narratives, cause & effect diagrams, and manage third-party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in factory acceptance tests (FAT).
  • Design and implement control systems for pumps, compressors, valves, and other equipment to optimize the operation of facilities.
  • Develop I&C material requisitions, review bids, make technical recommendations, review I&C packages, and review vendor documentation.
  • Responsible for preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, control valves, and thermowells.
  • Ensure all control systems and components meet industry safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform field visits and inspections as required.
  • Manage projects, including preparing cost estimates, proposals, budgets, resource allocation, and invoicing.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with project teams and other engineering disciplines to ensure alignment on deliverables, progress, and deadlines.
  • Conduct technical collaboration by reviewing deliverables with peers and supervisors as questions arise and ensuring quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures are performed on deliverables generated.
  • Able to work independently and seek out guidance when required and without prompting.
  • Collaborate with the project team(s) and other departments to drive deliverables to completion.
  • Proactively address issues and ensure discipline-specific work is completed in alignment with the project schedule, budget, and scope of work.
  • Perform QA/QC on all department deliverables, including peer reviews, inter-departmental checks, and providing feedback via redlines and mentoring.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers by providing guidance, sharing industry knowledge, and offering feedback on technical deliverables.
  • Participate in department meetings and training, as required.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Problem-Solving - Demonstrates skills to propose mutually beneficial solutions to challenges.
• Collaboration and Integrity - Balances team and individual responsibilities, prioritizes team success, and builds morale to achieve shared goals. Treats others with respect, maintains confidentiality, resolves conflicts constructively, keeps commitments, and upholds organizational values with integrity.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others adequately informed, and selects appropriate communication methods.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily, undertakes self-development activities, seeks increased responsibilities, takes independent actions and calculated risks, looks for and takes advantage of opportunities, and asks for or offers help when needed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Leadership - Demonstrates ability to lead work groups or task forces in projects, guiding teams to achieve objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering.
• Engineering License strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Instrumentation and Controls engineering in Industrial or Energy Facilities, mineral processing, or similar heavy industrial field.
• Experience with Autodesk Plant 3D preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industry-specific codes and standards (e.g., NEC, API, NFPA).

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.

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

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Pay

Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000, including a comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• May be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• Primarily indoor professional office environment, which can consist of possible bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Occasional outdoor work environment and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.