Electrical Engineer II/III/Sr - Power Innovation & Project Development

Williams-Sonoma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams seeks an Engineer II, III, or Senior Engineer to support the development of power generation, energy storage, and infrastructure projects from concept through execution. You will develop designs, schedules, and cost estimates while evaluating technical and economic viability.

You’ll collaborate with engineering, commercial, operations, regulatory, and construction teams, lead portions of projects, and mentor others in a multidisciplinary environment in Houston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or Engineering Technology with PE).
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience for Engineer II; 4+ years for Engineer III; 8+ years for Senior Engineer.
• FE certification is a plus; PE license preferred for senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Support development of power generation, energy storage, and utility infrastructure projects from concept through execution.
• Develop conceptual designs, basis-of-design documents, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Perform technical and economic evaluations to support decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, operations, regulatory, and construction.
• Lead portions of development projects and mentor multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license or Engineering Technology with PE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software tools

Job description

At Williams, we're powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

Help shape the future of energy infrastructure. As an Engineer II, III, or Senior Engineer - Power Innovation & Project Development , you will support the development of power generation, energy storage, utility infrastructure, and emerging energy projects from concept through final investment decision (FID) and execution. Working across engineering, commercial, operations, and business teams, you'll help deliver innovative energy solutions that support Williams' growth strategy.

What You'll Do

Power Innovation & Project Development

• Support development of power generation, energy storage, utility infrastructure, and emerging energy projects from concept through execution.
• Develop conceptual designs, basis-of-design documents, project schedules, execution strategies, and capital cost estimates.
• Perform technical and economic evaluations to support project screening, technology selection, and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with commercial, business development, operations, environmental, regulatory, and construction teams.
• Partner with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers, utilities, and customers.
• Support development of innovative energy solutions for industrial, data center, and infrastructure applications.
• Identify and mitigate technical, permitting, environmental, regulatory, constructability, and schedule risks.
• Ensure projects are developed with consideration for safety, reliability, operability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance.

Engineer II

Perform engineering assignments requiring technical analysis, problem solving, and sound judgment.

Support project development activities with moderate supervision.

Develop knowledge of energy systems, project development, and industry standards.

Engineer III

Independently execute moderately complex engineering and project development assignments.

Lead portions of development projects and manage multiple priorities.

Provide technical and economic analyses that support business decisions.

Senior Engineer

Lead complex project development efforts with significant business impact.

Serve as a technical resource for project development, technology evaluation, and execution strategy.

Provide leadership, mentorship, and influence across multidisciplinary teams.

What You'll Bring

Engineer II

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or Engineering Technology degree with PE license).
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Preferred

• FE certification.
• Exposure to power generation, energy storage, utility infrastructure, or industrial capital projects.
• Familiarity with project economics, project planning, and conceptual engineering.

Engineer III

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or Engineering Technology degree with PE license).
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently.

Preferred

• FE certification.
• Experience with power generation, energy storage, utility infrastructure, or large capital projects.
• Experience developing conceptual engineering packages, capital cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Familiarity with project economics and business case development.

Senior Engineer

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or Engineering Technology degree with PE license).
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Demonstrated leadership on complex engineering or capital projects.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience leading power generation, energy infrastructure, energy storage, or large industrial projects from concept through execution.
• Experience with project economics, capital planning, and investment decision support.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Core Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and business functions.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software tools.

Level placement (Engineer II, III, or Senior) will be based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.

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