Senior Power Generation Engineer - Turbines & Generators

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Total Rewards program

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Volunteer time

Job summary

Williams seeks a Staff Engineer – Power Generation (Turbines) to act as a senior technical authority in rotating equipment, guiding strategy, performance optimization, and reliability across critical assets. You will shape engineering standards, drive safety, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects.

The role requires 15+ years in power generation, ABET-credentialed mechanical or electrical engineering, and deep turbine/generator knowledge.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of senior engineering experience in power generation.
• Deep expertise in rotating equipment and generator systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering initiatives including design, construction, upgrades, performance testing, and root cause analysis
• Serve as SME for gas turbines, reciprocating engines, rotating equipment, and generator systems (5MW+) including controls technology
• Perform advanced technical analysis across multi-OEM equipment, including vibration, transient loading, protection systems, and overall equipment health
• Drive reliability, performance optimization, and lifecycle improvements across power generation assets
• Lead technical and economic evaluations and influence project scope, design, and business outcomes
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices with focus on safety, compliance, and consistency
• Interpret complex technical data and provide clear, actionable insights to leadership; deliver presentations that influence strategy and decisions
• Identify industry, business, and regulatory trends; implement process, system, and technology improvements
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute high-impact projects efficiently and safely
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across engineering practices, technologies, and services

Skills

Gas turbines

Reciprocating engines

Rotating equipment

Generator systems

Vibration analysis

Technical leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

15+ years engineering experience

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Executive MBA

Job description

Williams seeks a Staff Engineer – Power Generation (Turbines) to act as a senior technical authority in rotating equipment, guiding strategy, performance optimization, and reliability across critical assets. You will shape engineering standards, drive safety, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects.

The role requires 15+ years in power generation, ABET-credentialed mechanical or electrical engineering, and deep turbine/generator knowledge.