Engineer Sr/Staff - Turbines

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Williams in Houston seeks a Steam Turbine Engineer Power Senior/Staff to lead independent technical work on major gas compression and power generation projects. You will perform evaluations, design analyses, and implement improvements, working with highly skilled teams.

The role requires 15+ years of industry expertise (for staff) or 8+ years (for senior) with a PE license or relevant degree. You will present to management, mentor colleagues, and ensure safety and reliability in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Senior: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field; PE license; 8+ years experience in natural gas or petrochemical industry
• Staff: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field; 15+ years experience in natural gas or petrochemical industry

Responsibilities

• Performs technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities or upgrades to existing facilities
• Directs work of others, prepares and delivers presentations to management
• Specializes in gas turbine, steam turbine, and waste heat design for gas compression and power generation

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 Steam 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

Why Houston? Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more. We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper.

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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

We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

• 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

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)

Why Williams?

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. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include: 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