The Williams Companies

Electrical Engineer (Engineer III / Senior / Staff)

The Williams Companies$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology with P.E. license
  • 4+ years of experience for Engineer III, 8+ for Senior Engineer, and 15+ for Staff Engineer
  • Industry experience in natural gas or petrochemical preferred
  • Proven ability to work independently and lead projects
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to safety

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering assignments of varying complexity, utilizing technical expertise and innovative solutions
  • Execute mid-size projects independently or lead large-scale initiatives based on experience
  • Analyze and implement effective solutions based on operational and customer needs
  • Apply extensive knowledge of electrical systems across multiple applications
  • Lead project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination efforts
  • Identify technical challenges and opportunities for system performance enhancement
  • Collaborate with teams for compliance and performance optimization
  • Prepare presentations for stakeholders and provide mentorship to peers

Benefits

  • Strong pay plus annual incentives
  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching and annual contributions
  • Paid time off including company holidays and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Employee stock purchase plan and domestic partner benefits
Full Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to support and lead technical initiatives across a range of projects impacting our operations. This role is designed to accommodate varying levels of experience, where you will progressively take on greater scope, complexity, and leadership responsibilities. Depending on your experience, you may independently execute mid-sized projects, lead large and complex initiatives, or serve as a technical expert shaping strategy, standards, and long-term business outcomes.

You will apply electrical engineering expertise to evaluate system performance, troubleshoot issues, and develop innovative, reliable, and safe solutions supporting operational excellence. Success in this role requires strong technical capability in electrical systems, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively while delivering measurable results.

Responsibilities / Expectations
  • Perform electrical engineering assignments ranging from moderately complex to highly sophisticated, applying technical expertise, innovation, and sound judgment
  • Independently execute projects or lead large-scale, high-impact electrical initiatives, depending on experience level
  • Analyze operational, system, and customer needs; develop and implement effective and scalable solutions
  • Apply knowledge of electrical systems (e.g., power distribution, controls, instrumentation, or related areas) across multiple applications, with increasing depth or specialization at higher levels
  • Lead or contribute to project planning and execution, including scope, scheduling, and resource coordination
  • Anticipate technical and business challenges; identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and support operational and training needs
  • Champion electrical safety standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders, ranging from team-level updates to leadership-facing communications
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, or leadership to other engineers and technical staff, as appropriate to level
  • Contribute to or establish electrical engineering standards, specifications, and best practices
  • Support project cost awareness and effective resource utilization
  • Other duties as assigned


Education / Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Experience requirements based on level:
    • Engineer III: Minimum 4+ years of relevant engineering experience
    • Senior Engineer: Minimum 8+ years of progressive engineering experience
    • Staff Engineer: Minimum 15+ years of progressive engineering experience
  • Industry experience in natural gas, petrochemical, or a related field preferred


Additional Qualifications
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to safety as a top priority
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills
  • Experience working with electrical systems and equipment in industrial or operational environments
  • Ability to work across multiple engineering subject areas, with increasing specialization at higher levels
  • Proven ability to work independently; leadership and decision-making responsibilities increase with level
  • Preferred:
    • FE or PE certification
    • Project management experience and/or demonstrated leadership of complex electrical projects


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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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About The Williams Companies

Williams is an energy infrastructure company that connects North America's hydrocarbon resources to growing natural gas markets. The company owns and operates midstream gathering and processing assets, and interstate natural gas pipelines. Williams' interstate gas pipeline and gathering and processing operations span the United States, including strategic assets in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Seaboard. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with major offices located in Houston, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City. It currently employs more than 5,000 people.

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Size
4,783 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$211 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
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