Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Innovation

Williams Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer III/Sr/Staff in Houston to lead electrical initiatives across multiple projects.

You will apply your expertise in power distribution, controls, and instrumentation to improve reliability and efficiency while maintaining safety standards. The role offers progression from mid-size projects to large-scale programs, with opportunities to shape standards, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university; five (5) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers, or related industry.
• Preferred: PE licensure.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering assignments from moderately complex to highly sophisticated, applying technical expertise and sound judgment.
• Independently execute projects or lead large-scale electrical initiatives, depending on experience.
• Analyze operational, system, and customer needs; develop scalable solutions.
• Lead or contribute to project planning and execution, including scope, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Champion electrical safety standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders; mentor other engineers and staff.
• Support project cost awareness and effective resource utilization.

Skills

Power systems design

ETAP

MATLAB

PSCAD

Simulink

High voltage equipment

Grid integration

Leadership

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

MATLAB

PSCAD

Simulink

Job description

Williams Companies, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer III/Sr/Staff in Houston to lead electrical initiatives across multiple projects.

You will apply your expertise in power distribution, controls, and instrumentation to improve reliability and efficiency while maintaining safety standards. The role offers progression from mid-size projects to large-scale programs, with opportunities to shape standards, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams.