Senior Power Project Director Grid-Scale Gen & Storage

Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual incentive

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Project Director in Houston to lead the development and execution of complex power generation infrastructure, including cogeneration, storage, and grid‑connected assets. You will manage multi‑year budgets, coordinate engineering, permitting, and interconnection efforts, and drive commercial opportunities in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires an ABET‑accredited engineering degree with 7+ years of experience in power generation, utilities, or related sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering from ABET‑accredited college or university (minimum 7+ years in engineering, controls, development, operations, or project management within power generation/utilities).
• Preferred: Master’s degree and 5+ years in engineering, project controls, commercial development, operations and/or PM within oil and gas or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional project teams of engineers, project managers, and specialists to deliver high‑impact outcomes.
• Manage utility‑scale power generation projects from development through construction readiness and commercial operation.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and cost controls across multi‑year programs.
• Coordinate technical documentation review and ensure alignment with standards.
• Lead permitting, interconnection, fuel/water supply, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support commercial opportunities including tolling and power purchase agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Engineering background

Budgeting

Regulatory understanding

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Oracle Applications

Excel

Job description

Williams is seeking a Project Director in Houston to lead the development and execution of complex power generation infrastructure, including cogeneration, storage, and grid‑connected assets. You will manage multi‑year budgets, coordinate engineering, permitting, and interconnection efforts, and drive commercial opportunities in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires an ABET‑accredited engineering degree with 7+ years of experience in power generation, utilities, or related sectors.