Electrical Engineer III/Senior/Staff (Project Execution-Power Innovation)

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 an Electrical Engineer (III, Senior, or Staff), you will play a critical role in designing and optimizing electrical systems that power essential infrastructure—pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead technical solutions, integrate advanced technologies, and directly influence reliability, safety, and operational performance across our assets.

You’ll work on complex, large-scale projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams and applying cutting-edge solutions such as automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage. Safety is foundational to our work, and you’ll help lead initiatives that protect people, assets, and the environment.

With strong support and clear core values, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure

Drive the integration of advanced technologies (automation, real-time monitoring, energy storage) to improve system efficiency and reliability

Implement safety-focused solutions including arc flash mitigation, fault detection, and risk-reduction strategies

Provide technical expertise in electrical design, system layouts, and schematics for both new construction and system upgrades

Manage engineering projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and business objectives

Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, environmental, and regulatory standards (NEC, NEMA, IEEE, API, etc.)

Collaborate with operations, project management, and external partners to deliver high-quality engineering solutions

Mentor and support development of junior engineers (Senior/Staff levels) and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Electrical Engineer III

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited), or Engineering Technology with P.E. license

4+ years of relevant experience

Preferred:

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Senior Electrical Engineer

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited), or Engineering Technology with P.E. license

8+ years of relevant experience

Preferred:

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience leading projects or mentoring engineers

Staff Electrical Engineer

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited), or Engineering Technology with P.E. license

15+ years of relevant experience (natural gas, energy, data centers, or similar industries)

Demonstrated leadership on complex, large-scale projects

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Strong track record influencing technical strategy and cross-functional decisions

Technical & Professional Requirements

Strong commitment to safety, with demonstrated application in engineering design and execution

Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, NEMA, IEEE, API, etc.)

Experience reviewing and improving arc flash studies

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general engineering tools

Preferred experience with:

PLC and HMI systems

Instrumentation design and implementation

Project management methodologies

FEED / Pre-FEED / EPC project environments

Work Environment & Travel

Willingness to travel up to 50%

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Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

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Education Requirements: Bachelors: Electrical Engineering (Required) Skill Requirements: