Engineer Sr/Staff - Turbines

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Turbine Engineer Power Senior/Staff to independently anticipate industry trends, advise leadership, and drive improvements to policies and standards across major gas compression and power generation projects.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, strong presentation skills, and the ability to lead teams while delivering technical excellence and cost-control across complex facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• Eight (8) years of engineering experience in natural gas or petrochemical industry (Senior).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required for senior level.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities or upgrades.
• Directs work of other engineers and support staff as needed.
• Serves as a technical specialist in rotating equipment, turbines, and related controls.

Skills

Turbine engineering

Rotating equipment

Generator controls

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

PE license

Tools

MS Office

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 a Turbine Engineer Power Senior/Staff, you will work independently to anticipate internal and external business trends on major projects and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and standards. You will advise and deliver technical presentations to our management team and direct the work of others which will be key to your success! The role supports major gas compression and power generation projects independently, applying 15+ years of industry expertise and excellent interpersonal skills. This role will anticipate internal and external business trends and author improvements to enterprise policies and procedures. Advising our leadership team and directing the work of others are keys to success!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities, or upgrading existing facilities, and research on new developments
• Accounts for a diverse range of sophisticated assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment
• may direct work of other engineers and/or support staff
• Serves as a technical specialist in rotating equipment and reciprocating turbines
• Applies specialized knowledge in the effective completion of major projects
• Prepares and delivers presentations
• Anticipates our internal/external customer needs
• assesses requirements and identifies solutions
• Maintains a strong understanding of our industry and operational requirements
• champions best standards and safety standards
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and improves products, processes or services
• Collaborates with others to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Monitors and controls costs and resources associated with projects
• Serves as the highest technical subject matter expert in gas turbine, steam turbine, and waste heat design for both gas compression and power generation.
• Defines pragmatic maintenance practices to driver and driven equipment
• Understand and modify controls logic across various platforms
• Expertise in turbine engine, package, and generator controls technology
• Performs technical analysis of various generator manufacturer 5MW and larger
• Analyzes equipment reliability, generator vibration, generator health with transient loading, and generator protection
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Senior: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in 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 of eight (8) years of engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry with a PE Certification Staff: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in 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 of fifteen (15) years of engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry

Other Requirements:

Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills Demonstrates expertise in rotating equipment, specifically reciprocating turbines Preferred: Project management experience #LI-AK1

Why Houston?

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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

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.

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Why Williams?

• 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

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