Engineer III / Sr

Williams Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Total Rewards program

Education reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead and support compressor station and facility projects across the full lifecycle.

You will manage engineering deliverables, coordinate mechanical, civil, and structural teams, and oversee third-party firms to ensure design quality and regulatory compliance. The role involves developing procurement plans, mitigating risks, and aligning delivery strategy with budgets and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET) or Engineering Technology with PE license and a minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in natural gas or petrochemical.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams and guiding design reviews (30%, 60%, 90%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project engineering execution for compressor stations and facilities.
• Coordinate mechanical, civil, and structural engineering efforts and oversee third-party firms.
• Develop material requisitions and support procurement to meet project requirements.
• Ensure design quality, regulatory compliance and effective deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks and optimize delivery strategy, budgets, and resources.
• Deliver presentations and communicate project drivers to stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Multi-discipline coordination

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

In this role, you will lead and support project engineering execution compressor station and facility projects across the full lifecycle, typically ranging from $1MM to $50MM in capital scope. You will manage engineering deliverables and guide design progression through key milestone phases, including 30%, 60%, and 90% design reviews.

You will coordinate multi-discipline engineering efforts across mechanical, civil, and structural systems, while also overseeing third-party engineering firms to ensure design quality, regulatory compliance, and accountability for deliverables.

Working closely with project managers, you will help execute project plans by aligning delivery strategy, budgets, and resource planning. You will actively identify and mitigate engineering risks, resolve design gaps, and support procurement efforts by developing material requisitions and ensuring equipment aligns with project requirements.

Your role will involve executing engineering design across a range of capital projects—maintenance-related work to larger-scale asset builds—while applying technical expertise and sound engineering judgment to solve complex challenges and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Accounts for a diverse range of sophisticated assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgement
• May supervise the work of others
• Demonstrates technical expertise in a specialty, geographic area, or operational function and applies specialized knowledge in the effective completion of large-scope projects
• Prepares and delivers presentations
• Anticipates internal/external customer needs; assesses requirements and identifies solutions
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and improves products, processes or services
• Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Champions processes, procedures and safety standards
• Monitors and controls costs and resources associated with projects
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; and a minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area
• Preferred: Project Management experience

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develops engineering execution strategies to meet overall project objectives; work with internal partners on the management of quality control and project timeline
• Coordinates with the project team and communicates project drivers; develops approaches to accommodate concerns
• Partners with contractors and project teams to ensure that technical aspects of the project meet expectations, quality standards, and execution strategy; identifies and implements technical improvements
• Addresses the technical content of purchase orders to ensure they contain accurate technical and commercial terms
• Handles internal resources to ensure Requests For Information are promptly resolved
• Develops commissioning plans, closes projects, and ensures accurate documentation of files, records, databases, and drawings to meet regulatory requirements
• Provides technical expertise and recommendations during project standards reviews

Additional Requirements:

• Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering workflows, project life cycles, and design principles, including applicable design guides and standards across various engineering disciplines
• Demonstrates proficiency in interpreting engineering deliverables and applying construction and constructability practices and principles
• Preferred: Understands project controls and estimating processes and procedures
• Preferred: Excels in procurement and contract administration, demonstrating strong business

Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more.

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.

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