Engineer III/Sr - Systems Planning

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work for most office roles

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Systems Planning Engineer in Houston to support enterprise-wide hydraulic modeling, optimization, and facility planning. The role collaborates with control, operations, and commercial teams to assess hydraulic impacts and plan outages.

You will develop tools, analyze data, and prepare reports to guide system improvements. The position emphasizes independent work, leadership, and the ability to present findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Performs hydraulic modeling on natural gas pipeline systems using steady state and transient simulations.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Data analysis

Presentation

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Python

Power BI

Excel

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license

FE Certification

Project Management experience

Tools

DNV-GL SYNERGI Gas

SPS Modeling Software

Excel

VBA

Power BI

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. Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

Systems Planning Engineer: A Day in the Life

This systems planning engineer will support functions across the enterprise in the following areas:

• Performs hydraulic modeling on natural gas pipeline systems using both steady state and transient simulations
• Identifies and develops optimization opportunities using hydraulic modeling software
• Works closely with pipeline control, operations, and commercial functions to identify hydraulic impacts and help plan outages on the system
• Works closely with project development partners to scope facilities required for expansion projects
• Develops new application tools, facilitates improvements in design modeling philosophies, and provides training and support to enhance the organization’s capabilities as it relates to hydraulic modeling.
• Responds to internal and external inquires for measurement and SCADA data and performs data analysis, providing appropriate reports and charts to display results
• Develops and maintains a range of automated and customized reports related to pipeline operations and forecasts.

As an Engineer, you will conduct technical and economic evaluations, performance testing, design and construction of new and existing facilities, and research on new developments, applying your strong understanding of industry and operational requirements. Taking initiative and anticipating customer needs will make you a stand-out player. Confidence in presentation-making and the ability to work independently and as a team leader are also vital in this role! Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Accounts for a diverse range of sophisticated assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment
• 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

Engineer III Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university and four (4) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry. Preferred: FE Certification Project Management experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills. Exhibits excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and deems safety an utmost priority

Engineer Sr Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification. Preferred: Project Management experience. Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area. Demonstrates excellent organizational / interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pipeline’s operational requirements
• Preferred: Hydraulic simulation modeling experience using DNV-GL SYNERGI Gas and SPS Modeling Software
• Preferred: Experience with Excel, VBA, Power BI, Python etc
• Preferred: PE license
• 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

Why Houston?

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Total Rewards

• 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.

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
• Growth and development opportunities
• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
• Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.