Electrical Engineer (Senior / Staff) – Power Innovation

Williams Power Innovation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work for office roles

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and fertility support

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Williams Power Innovation is seeking a Senior/Staff Electrical Engineer to lead design and optimization of electrical systems for critical infrastructure. You will shape power distribution, drive automation and energy storage, and ensure robust safety and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor engineers, influence technical standards, and manage projects from concept through execution in a dynamic energy environment. Houston-based, hybrid work model may apply.

Qualifications

• Staff: ABET EE degree + 15 years in natural gas, data centers or related industry
• Senior: ABET EE degree + 8 years in natural gas, data centers or related industry
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• PE License preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure
• Drive Power Innovation initiatives, including automation, real-time monitoring, energy storage, and advanced control systems
• Apply and enhance safety practices, including arc flash mitigation, fault detection, and protection systems
• Provide technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system design for new construction and upgrades
• Manage engineering projects from concept through execution, ensuring scope, schedule, and objectives
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE standards
• Mentor and develop engineers, influence standards and technical strategy

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical design

Power systems

Safety engineering

Communication skills

Mentoring

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

PE License

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

MATLAB

PSCAD

Simulink

PLC/HMI systems

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.

As an Electrical Engineer (Senior / Staff) - Power Innovation, you will lead the design and optimization of electrical systems supporting critical infrastructure, including pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. You will play a key role in advancing Power Innovation initiatives, integrating emerging technologies, enhancing system reliability, and shaping the future of energy delivery. This is a high-impact role where you will operate with increasing independence while leading complex projects and influencing engineering standards and practices.

Responsibilities / Expectations

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure

• Drive Power Innovation initiatives, including the integration of automation, real-time monitoring, energy storage, and advanced control systems

• Apply and enhance safety practices, including arc flash mitigation, fault detection, and protection systems

• Provide technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system design for both new construction and upgrades

• Manage engineering projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and business objectives

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE)

• Analyze system performance and reliability, identifying opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet operational and business needs

• Mentor and support the development of engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing

• Influence engineering standards, technical strategy, and decision-making (Staff-level expectation)

• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience **(**Required)

Staff:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and (15) fifteen years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry

• Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

• Preferred: PE License

Senior:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and eight (8) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry

• Preferred: Master's degree in electrical engineering

• Preferred: PE License

Preferred:

• Experience supporting Pre-FEED, FEED, or EPC projects

• Experience with instrumentation and control system design

• Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, Simulink)

• Knowledge of high-voltage systems, transformers, generators, switchgear, and grid integration

Other Requirements

• Strong expertise in power generation, power distribution systems, and electrical design

• Experience integrating advanced power technologies, including automation, controls, and energy systems

• Ability to analyze system performance and reliability, including arc flash, fault analysis, and system optimization

• Experience with automation and control systems, including PLCs and HMI systems

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently while leading technical efforts and influencing outcomes

Why Houston?

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We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

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.

Education Requirements:

Bachelors: Electrical Engineering (Required)

Skill Requirements: