Electrical Engineer (Engineer III / Senior / Staff)

Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer in Houston to lead technical initiatives and perform complex engineering tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in natural gas or petrochemical industries.

The role involves independent project execution, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to safety standards. Additional qualifications include project management skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience for Engineer III.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive engineering experience for Senior Engineer.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience for Staff Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex to highly sophisticated electrical engineering assignments.
• Independently execute projects or lead electrical initiatives.
• Analyze operational needs and develop scalable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Project management skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Decision-making ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Electrical engineering standards

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to support and lead technical initiatives across a range of projects impacting our operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering assignments ranging from moderately complex to highly sophisticated, applying technical expertise, innovation, and sound judgment.
• Independently execute projects or lead large-scale, high-impact electrical initiatives, depending on experience level.
• Analyze operational, system, and customer needs; develop and implement effective and scalable solutions.
• Apply knowledge of electrical systems (e.g., power distribution, controls, instrumentation, or related areas) across multiple applications, with increasing depth or specialization at higher levels.
• Lead or contribute to project planning and execution, including scope, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Anticipate technical and business challenges; identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and support operational and training needs.
• Champion electrical safety standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders, ranging from team-level updates to leadership-facing communications.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, or leadership to other engineers and technical staff, as appropriate to level.
• Contribute to or establish electrical engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Support project cost awareness and effective resource utilization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience requirements based on level: Engineer III – Minimum 4+ years of relevant engineering experience; Senior Engineer – Minimum 8+ years of progressive engineering experience; Staff Engineer – Minimum 15+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Industry experience in natural gas, petrochemical, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills.
• Experience working with electrical systems and equipment in industrial or operational environments.
• Ability to work across multiple engineering subject areas, with increasing specialization at higher levels.
• Proven ability to work independently; leadership and decision‑making responsibilities increase with level.
• Preferred: FE or PE certification; Project management experience and/or demonstrated leadership of complex electrical projects.

EEO Statement

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.