Accelerated Business Program (Environmental Science)

Williams; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing during onboarding Tulsa

Relocation assistance

Exposure to senior leaders

Accelerated development opportunities

Job summary

Williams is seeking high-potential graduates for its Early Career Business & Technology Development Track in Tulsa, starting June 14, 2027. The six‑week onboarding develops finance, analytics, leadership, and digital problem‑solving, before a transition to an HSEI assignment.

Placement is in New Albany, Ohio, with relocation assistance as needed. The program offers exposure to senior leaders, cross‑functional teams, and rapid development across energy infrastructure while living Williams' values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science and may graduate May 2027.
• Willingness to relocate within the United States as business needs require.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship (including OPT/CPT).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Learn various aspects of HSEI function and support environmental permitting activities.
• Analyze operational data, assist with compliance reporting, and engage with regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive safety, ethics, and operational excellence.

Skills

Communication

Matrix organizations

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Initiative

Data interpretation

Digital transformation

Machine learning basics

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Solving Global Energy Challenges Starts Here

A career in energy has never been more important or more rewarding. At Williams, we're looking for exceptional emerging business professionals who are ready to accelerate their development, embrace challenges, and make a meaningful impact from day one. Our Early Career Business & Technology Development Track is a rigorous, 12-month accelerated program designed for high-performing graduates who thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.

For this specific role, we are looking for a candidate who wants to learn various aspects of our health, safety, environmental and integrity (HSEI) function.

This premier development experience provides unparalleled exposure to our business and leadership while preparing participants to solve complex business challenges and be a strategic partner across our critical energy infrastructure.

Through hands‑on challenging assignments, structured learning, strong mentors, and direct exposure to senior leaders, you'll build the financial, analytical, technological, and leadership capabilities needed to succeed in a dynamic and evolving industry. You'll be expected to learn quickly, take ownership, and deliver results while living Williams' values of being collaborative, courageous, creative, and competitive.

Start date for this role is June 14, 2027.

Your journey begins at our corporate headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where you will participate in an intensive six-week onboarding experience focused on:

• Building advanced professional, business, and technology capabilities
• Developing deep knowledge of the energy industry and Williams' business model
• Strengthening financial analysis, business planning, decision-making, and risk management skills
• Enhancing communication, collaboration, leadership, and executive presence
• Developing data analytics, automation, business intelligence, AI, and digital problem‑solving capabilities
• Gaining proficiency in tools and technologies used to support business operations and decision‑making
• Building the resilience and adaptability required to succeed in a dynamic, high‑accountability industry

Following the six-week onboarding experience, you will transition into an HSEI assignment.

Placement for this role is in New Albany, Ohio. If relocation is required, Williams will provide relocation assistance to support your move.

Program Benefits

• Company-provided housing during onboarding in Tulsa
• Relocation assistance for project assignments, as applicable
• Exposure to senior leaders, cross‑functional teams, and critical business initiatives
• Accelerated development and career growth opportunities for top performers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science
• Graduate in May 2027
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship (including OPT/CPT)
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Willingness and ability to relocate within the United States as business needs require

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking capabilities
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take on stretch assignments
• Ability to translate complex business, financial, operational, technical, or market information into actionable insights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn applications and machine learning concepts
• Interest in digital transformation, data‑driven decision‑making, and innovation
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and operational excellence as core values

Day in the life in HSEI

Help protect people, communities, and the environment while gaining hands‑on experience with real‑world regulatory and environmental challenges.

In this role, you'll play an important part in ensuring Williams operates safely, responsibly, and in compliance with environmental regulations. You'll work alongside experienced professionals to review new projects and operational changes, evaluate air quality requirements, and support environmental permitting activities across the enterprise.

No two days are the same. You may analyze operational data, support emissions testing, work with regulatory agencies, prepare compliance reports, conduct site visits, or collaborate with engineering and operations teams to solve complex environmental challenges. You'll gain exposure to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act, while helping identify practical solutions that keep our operations running safely and sustainably.

This placement offers a unique opportunity to build technical expertise, develop cross‑functional relationships, and see firsthand how environmental stewardship and operational excellence work together to power the energy infrastructure people rely on every day.

Educational Assistance

Are you interested in pursuing additional educational opportunities like a certification(s) or similar? We recognize the value of continued education outside of the workplace and offer educational assistance to support our employees in seeking education opportunities that will help build critical workplace skills.

This position is in the Professional Development Program (PDP) and will have the opportunity to accelerate learning and experience by performing job rotations in a variety of functional groups, as well as participating in leadership development activities. Rotations may include assignments in enterprise/business unit planning, investor relations, audit services, treasury, risk control, accounting, land, commercial/business development, operations, commodity management, asset optimization, etc.