Engineer Sr / Staff – Controls Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Volunteer time

Job summary

Williams Companies is seeking an Engineer Sr / Staff – Controls Engineering to lead the design, integration, and commissioning of plant-wide control systems across power generation, battery storage, and energy infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with EPC contractors, OEMs, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient plant control solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or related field.
• Sr: 8+ years controls experience in power generation, energy, or industrial facilities.
• Staff: 15+ years progressive controls experience leading complex projects.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of plant-wide control systems including BOP, Generator and turbine controls, PMS, and BESS.
• Develop and review control narratives, system logic, cause-and-effect matrices, and network architectures.
• Provide technical direction to control system integrators, vendors, and OEM partners.
• Support FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations.
• Troubleshoot, test, and optimize control systems to improve reliability and performance.
• Lead design reviews, Management of Change (MOC), and system implementation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to deliver integrated plant solutions.

Skills

PLC/DCS/SCADA

Control system programming

Allen-Bradley/FactoryTalk

AVEVA Wonderware

Industrial networking

OPC UA/DNP3/IEC 61850

P&IDs/instrumentation

EPC environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk

AVEVA Wonderware

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 Engineer Sr / Staff – Controls Engineering, you will lead the design, integration, and commissioning of control systems supporting power generation, battery energy storage (BESS), and other energy infrastructure projects. Working across the full project lifecycle, you'll partner with EPC contractors, OEMs, and cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient plant control solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and integration of plant‑wide control systems including Balance of Plant (BOP), Generator and turbine controls, Power Management Systems (PMS), and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Develop and review control narratives, system logic, cause‑and‑effect matrices, and network architectures.
• Provide technical direction to control system integrators, vendors, and OEM partners.
• Support FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations.
• Troubleshoot, test, and optimize control systems to improve reliability and performance.
• Lead design reviews, Management of Change (MOC), and system implementation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to deliver integrated plant solutions.

What You'll Bring

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
• Engineer Sr: 8+ years of controls engineering experience in power generation, energy, or industrial facilities.
• Engineer Staff: 15+ years of progressive controls engineering experience leading complex projects.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Technical Experience

• PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Control system programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Allen‑Bradley / FactoryTalk and AVEVA (Wonderware).
• Power system controls and SEL applications.
• Industrial networking and OT/IT integration.
• OPC UA, DNP3, and IEC 61850 communications.
• P&IDs, instrumentation, and control system commissioning.
• Large capital projects and EPC environments.

Travel

• Approximately 25%, with increased travel during commissioning and startup activities.

Why You'll Love This Role

You'll help deliver the next generation of power and energy infrastructure by defining control system architectures, solving complex integration challenges, and bringing critical facilities online safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• 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.

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.