Engineer Sr/ Staff-Power

Williams Companies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive program

Hybrid work model – one work-from-home day

401(k) with matching contribution

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Williams Companies in Houston is seeking an Engineer Staff to lead technical projects and enhance power system reliability. You will leverage your extensive engineering expertise to anticipate customer needs, supervise teams, and promote safety standards.

The role demands a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 15+ years of experience in the natural gas or petrochemical sector, along with proficiency in power system analysis.

Competitive benefits, including a hybrid work model and a robust compensation package, are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Experience with power system analysis including short-circuit and arc-flash hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in major technical projects and tasks.
• Design and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and technical standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Power system analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SKM Power Systems

ETAP

GE Multilin

SEL Relay Software

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Engineer Staff

As an Engineer Staff, you will apply your years of industry expertise and experience as you work independently on large‑scale projects and anticipate business trends. You will collaborate with others to identify and develop innovative services or processes that address current and future customer needs and recommend improvements. Additionally, you will prepare and deliver presentations to leaders and may supervise team members in their work. As a subject matter expert in Power Engineering, you will provide technical leadership in engineering designs and maintenance as well as reliability best practices for electrical equipment across the company. You will provide internal power engineering support for Project Execution and Technical Services. You will interpret industry best practices, standards, and regulatory codes, and provide assessments, strategies, and recommendations for all adoptions.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Perform sophisticated technical tasks and lead teams in projects of major scope and complexity
• Participate in the development and implementation of technical standards and specifications (e.g., electrical area classification, grounding design)
• Interpret technological aspects of business and coordinate with leaders to ensure success
• Prepare and deliver presentations
• Apply expertise, knowledge and experience from projects that positively impact earnings
• Collaborate with others to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Handle resource requirements for projects
• Lead initiatives to enhance electrical system reliability through comprehensive root cause analysis, PM optimization, and advanced system studies (e.g., arc flash, load flow, coordination)
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies
• Oversee the evaluation of engineering packages to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and project objectives
• Diagnose complex electrical issues in various systems and equipment, providing expert guidance and training to field support engineers
• Design and implement robust preventative maintenance programs for electrical systems and equipment
• Conduct in‑depth power system analyses, including short‑circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard, harmonics, voltage drop, load flow, transient motor start, and power factor correction studies
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; a minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry

Other Requirements

• Able to work on engineering specialties covering more than one subject area
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and prioritizes safety
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills
• Strong theoretical understanding of power system analysis for low- and medium‑voltage applications
• Experience with power system analysis including short‑circuit, coordination, and arc‑flash hazard analysis
• Proficient with engineering tools: SKM Power Systems, ETAP, GE Multilin, SEL Relay Software
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (API, IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA)
• Experience designing layout and spacing, specifying equipment, performing grounding studies, and performing protection and coordination studies is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area
• Preferred: P.E. Certification
• Preferred: Project Management experience

Engineer Sr

As an Engineer Sr., 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. As a subject matter expert in Power Engineering, you will provide technical leadership in engineering designs and maintenance as well as reliability best practices for electrical equipment across the company. You will provide internal power engineering support for Project Execution and Technical Services. You will interpret industry best practices, standards, and regulatory codes, and provide assessments, strategies, and recommendations for all adoptions.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Account for a diverse range of sophisticated assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment
• May supervise the work of others
• Demonstrate technical expertise in a specialty, geographic area, or operational function and apply specialized knowledge in the effective completion of large‑scope projects
• Prepare and deliver presentations
• Anticipate internal/external customer needs; assess requirements and identify solutions
• Interpret internal/external business challenges and improve products, processes or services
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Champion processes, procedures and safety standards
• Monitor and control costs and resources associated with projects
• Guide initiatives to enhance electrical system reliability through comprehensive root cause analysis, PM optimization, and advanced system studies (e.g., arc flash, load flow, coordination)
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies
• Monitor the evaluation of engineering packages to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and project objectives
• Diagnose complex electrical issues in various systems and equipment, providing expert guidance and training to field support engineers
• Design and implement robust preventative maintenance programs for electrical systems and equipment
• Conduct in‑depth power system analyses, including short‑circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard, harmonics, voltage drop, load flow, transient motor start, and power factor correction studies
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; a minimum 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 P.E. Certification

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and prioritizes safety
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills
• Strong theoretical understanding of power system analysis for low- and medium‑voltage applications
• Experience with power system analysis including short‑circuit, coordination, and arc‑flash hazard analysis
• Proficient with engineering tools: SKM Power Systems, ETAP, GE Multilin, SEL Relay Software
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (API, IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA)
• Experience designing layout and spacing, specifying equipment, performing grounding studies, and performing protection and coordination studies is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area
• Preferred: Project Management experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual incentive program
• Hybrid work model – one work‑from‑home day each week for most office‑based roles
• Flexible work schedule for most field‑based roles
• 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous company‑paid life insurance and disability benefits
• A consumer‑driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Robust employee learning and development
• High internal mobility (we promote from within)
• Parental leave (up to 6 weeks for each parent)
• Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
• Domestic partner benefits
• Educational reimbursement
• Non‑profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
• Employee resource groups
• Employee assistance programs
• Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
• Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes