Electrical Engineer; Senior​/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 (Senior / Staff) – Power Innovation, you will lead the design and optimization of electrical systems supporting critical infrastructure, including pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. You will play a key role in advancing Power Innovation initiatives, integrating emerging technologies, enhancing system reliability, and shaping the future of energy delivery. This is a high-impact role where you will operate with increasing independence while leading complex projects and influencing engineering standards and practices.

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure.
• Drive Power Innovation initiatives, including the integration of automation, real‑time monitoring, energy storage, and advanced control systems.
• Apply and enhance safety practices, including arc flash mitigation, fault detection, and protection systems.
• Provide technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system design for both new construction and upgrades.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE).
• Analyze system performance and reliability, identifying opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet operational and business needs.
• Mentor and support the development of engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
• Influence engineering standards, technical strategy, and decision‑making (Staff‑level expectation).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution, or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology (relevant field) with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Senior Level: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Staff Level: 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in natural gas, energy, data centers, or related industries.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in electrical engineering.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Project management experience.
• Experience supporting Pre‑FEED, FEED, or EPC projects.
• Experience with instrumentation and control system design.
• Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, Simulink).
• Knowledge of high‑voltage systems, transformers, generators, switch gear, and grid integration.

• Strong expertise in power generation, power distribution systems, and electrical design.
• Experience integrating advanced power technologies, including automation, controls, and energy systems.
• Ability to analyze system performance and reliability, including arc flash, fault analysis, and system optimization.
• Experience with automation and control systems, including PLCs and HMI systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while leading technical efforts and influencing outcomes.

• 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…