Engineer Sr/Staff - electrical or non (Lead BESS)

Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams in Houston seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead large-scale projects powering critical infrastructure, integrating automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage to improve efficiency and reliability.

You will mentor others, design electrical solutions, ensure safety compliance with NEC, API, IEEE, and guide projects from concept to completion within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university.
• 15 years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• PE License preferred.
• Excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a priority.

Responsibilities

• Leads design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks for critical infrastructure.
• Champions integration of automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage to improve system performance.
• Implements robust safety measures including arc flash mitigation and fault detection.
• Mentors and serves as SME in electrical schematics, system layouts, and power distribution.
• Manages complex engineering projects from concept to completion within timelines and budget constraints.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Power distribution design

Team mentorship

Project management

Safety compliance

PLC & HMI familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Tools

PLC systems

HMI systems

Arc flash studies

Job description

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!
As a Electrical Engineer-Staff, you’ll lead large-scale projects that power critical infrastructure while driving innovation in energy systems. You’ll design and optimise electrical solutions that integrate automation, real-time monitoring, and advanced energy storage to improve efficiency and reliability. Collaborating across teams, you’ll anticipate future needs, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Your expertise will shape strategies that deliver sustainable, cutting-edge power solutions for long-term growth.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

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
• Implements robust safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems to protect personnel and ensure infrastructure reliability
• Guides and mentors all as the subject matter expert around 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
• Other duties as assigned
  

Education/Years of Experience:

• 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 from ABET accredited college or university
• Preferred: PE License

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
• Proficient in reviewing arc flash studies, implementing improvements, and applying electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE)
• 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
  

, As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing electrical and instrumentation systems for sophisticated transmission, compression, natural gas processing and data centers throughout the enterprise.