Senior Turbine Power Generation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

HSA and FSA options

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Staff Engineer – Power Generation (Turbines) to act as a senior technical authority on rotating equipment, shaping strategy, performance, and reliability across critical assets.

You will lead design reviews, testing, root‑cause analyses, and reliability programs while mentoring engineers and interfacing with leadership to drive results. The position offers hybrid work, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university; 15 years engineering experience.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in power generation, energy, or related industry.
• Deep expertise in rotating equipment and generator systems.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• PE License (preferred).
• Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) (preferred).
• Experience leading large-scale projects or programs.

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 a 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

Reliability engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

15+ years engineering experience

Master's degree (preferred)

PE License (preferred)

EMBA (preferred)

Job description

Williams Companies, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Staff Engineer – Power Generation (Turbines) to act as a senior technical authority on rotating equipment, shaping strategy, performance, and reliability across critical assets.

You will lead design reviews, testing, root‑cause analyses, and reliability programs while mentoring engineers and interfacing with leadership to drive results. The position offers hybrid work, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to