Engineer II, III or Sr - Electrical

Williams-Sonoma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and optimization of electrical systems powering pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities along the Gulf Coast. You will drive automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage initiatives while enforcing arc flash safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires ABET-accredited electrical engineering education and 8 years of relevant experience, with 25-50% travel to Texas and Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Must have ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and eight (8) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities.
• Champions integration of automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Implements arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems to improve safety and reliability.
• Provides expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts for new and upgraded facilities.
• Manages complex projects from concept to completion within budget and schedule constraints.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across electrical systems and project execution.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet internal and external customer needs.
• Mentors junior engineers to foster technical growth and continuous improvement.
• Develops equipment condition-based maintenance programs and supports outages and maintenance of electrical equipment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

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 Sr., you'll lead the design and optimization of electrical systems that power essential infrastructure-pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. You'll apply your technical expertise to integrate advanced technologies like automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage, driving efficiency and innovation across operations. A key part of your role is ensuring safety through the implementation of arc flash mitigation, fault detection systems, and rigorous compliance with regulatory and environmental standards. You'll also manage complex projects from concept to completion, aligning engineering solutions with business goals and timelines. The selected candidate will be responsible for assessing and supporting assets along the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana. This is a high-impact role where your leadership and problem-solving skills will directly contribute to operational reliability, safety, and strategic growth.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities
• Champions the integration of advanced technologies including automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs
• Implants robust safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems to protect personnel and ensure infrastructure reliability
• Provides technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts for both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities
• Manages complex engineering projects from concept to completion ensuring alignment with business goals timelines and budget constraints
• Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory standards across electrical systems and project execution
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet internal and external customer needs
• Mentors and supports the development of junior engineers fostering technical growth knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement
• Develops and completes equipment condition-based maintenance programs, including supporting outage and maintenance of electrical equipment, Hp primary drivers, and associated infrastructure
• Performs electrical reviews of management of change plans and work plans
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• 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

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

Willing to travel 25% to 50%

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Proficiency in reviewing arc flash studies and implementing improvements
• Working knowledge of electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.)
• Preferred: Experience with PLCs
• Preferred: Project Management experience
• Preferred: Experience working in Preliminary-Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), or Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) of small to medium facility projects
• Preferred: Proficiency in designing, and implementing, Instrumentation systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems

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