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

Williams Companies

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Williams Companies is seeking an Electrical Engineer-Staff to lead large-scale projects powering critical infrastructure, including pipelines and storage facilities. You will design electrical solutions, drive automation integration, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering sustainable power solutions for long-term growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university.
Fifteen years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
PE licensure (preferred).

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 performance.
Implements safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection to protect personnel.
Mentors and serves as SME for power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts.

Skills

Power distribution design

Electrical schematics

Safety compliance (NEC/NEMA/IEEE)

Mentoring/leadership

Automation integration

Real-time monitoring

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (preferred)

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Instrumentation systems (HMI/SCADA)

Job description

TX Houston - Tower

Full time

R112103

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!

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 optimize 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

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 (https://www.williams.com/total-rewards/) .

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.

Education Requirements:Bachelors (Required)

Skill Requirements:

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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.

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