Electrical Engineer III: Power & Automation Lead

Williams; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Williams is seeking an Electrical Engineer III/Senior to lead the design and optimization of electrical systems powering critical infrastructure, including pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. The role emphasizes integrating automation, real‑time monitoring, and energy storage to drive efficiency, innovation, and safety.

Responsibilities include project management from concept to completion, ensuring NEC/IEEE compliance, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited institution; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Eight years for Senior and four years for III experience in natural gas, data centers or related industries; PE license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of power system design, analysis, and simulation tools (ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, Simulink).
• Experience with high‑voltage equipment, transformers, generators, switchgear, grid integration, and renewable energy systems.
• Experience procuring electrical equipment and managing vendor contacts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize electrical systems and power distribution networks for critical infrastructure.
• Integrate automation, real‑time monitoring, and energy storage technologies to enhance system performance and reduce costs.
• Implement arc flash mitigation and fault detection to protect personnel and ensure reliability.
• Provide expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts for new construction and upgrades.
• Manage complex engineering projects from concept to completion, aligning solutions with business goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards for electrical systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet internal and external customer needs.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, fostering technical growth and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.

Skills

Power systems design

Leadership / mentoring

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET accredited)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

MATLAB

PSCAD

Simulink

PLCs

HMI systems

Job description

Williams is seeking an Electrical Engineer III/Senior to lead the design and optimization of electrical systems powering critical infrastructure, including pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. The role emphasizes integrating automation, real‑time monitoring, and energy storage to drive efficiency, innovation, and safety.

Responsibilities include project management from concept to completion, ensuring NEC/IEEE compliance, and mentoring junior engineers.