Project Engineer (Senior/Staff - Power Innovation

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive program

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Join Williams in Houston as a Project Engineer (Senior/Staff) to lead engineering efforts on critical power generation systems. This role involves various stages of the project lifecycle—design, procurement, construction, and operations. You will analyze system performance and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant experience in power generation. Williams offers competitive compensation, hybrid work options, and benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years for Senior role or 15+ years for Staff in energy or related industries.
• Experience with power generation or industrial infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel 25% to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts across the full project lifecycle.
• Analyze system performance for reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners for solution delivery.
• Support maintenance programs and outage planning.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff.

Skills

Engineering workflows

Project lifecycle processes

System performance optimization

Construction practices

Energy infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (preferred)

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 Project Engineer (Senior / Staff) – Power Innovation, you’ll design and optimize critical power generation systems supporting turbine operations, fuel gas systems, and overall facility performance. In this high‑impact role, you will lead complex engineering efforts across power generation systems, enhance performance, and drive innovation across facilities and operations. You will have increasing independence and influence over technical decisions, and the opportunity to contribute to long‑term engineering strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support engineering efforts across the full project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, permitting, commissioning, and operations.
• Analyze system and equipment performance to drive improvements in reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Support and advance power generation initiatives, including system performance optimization and maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners—including consultant engineering firms, internal engineering, drafting, purchasing, inspection, contracts, planning, and operations—to deliver solutions aligned with business and operational goals.
• Support maintenance programs, outage planning, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Lead design reviews and facilitate lessons learned initiatives.
• Mentor and support the development of engineers and technical staff.
• Lead or contribute to projects of increasing scope and complexity.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (P.E. license required for Engineering Technology degrees).
• Experience supporting power generation, industrial infrastructure, or facility operations.
• Knowledge of engineering workflows, project lifecycle processes, and design principles.
• Proficiency in construction and constructibility practices, principles, and emerging technology trends.
• Power plant or energy infrastructure experience.
• Senior: 8+ years of relevant experience; Staff: 15+ years of progressive experience in energy, natural gas, or related industries.
• Must be willing to travel 25% to 50%.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience supporting project execution, including EPC, FEED, or large capital projects.
• Experience with maintenance programs, outage coordination, or operational systems.
• Proven ability to improve system performance and reliability.

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact energy infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to Power Innovation initiatives and advanced technologies.
• Collaborative environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to mentor others and influence engineering standards and practices.
• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits, including strong pay, annual incentive program, hybrid work, medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Location

Houston, Texas – Williams Tower, Post Oak Boulevard.

EEO Statement

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, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.