The Williams Companies

Engineer III/Sr - Systems Planning

The Williams Companies$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university
  • 4-8 years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (for Engineer Sr position)
  • Project Management experience preferred
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a priority on safety

Responsibilities

  • Perform hydraulic modeling on natural gas pipeline systems
  • Identify and develop optimization opportunities using hydraulic modeling software
  • Collaborate with pipeline control, operations, and commercial teams to plan outages
  • Scope facilities for expansion projects in collaboration with project development partners
  • Develop application tools and provide training in hydraulic modeling
  • Respond to inquiries for measurement and SCADA data analysis
  • Produce automated and customized reports related to pipeline operations

Benefits

  • Strong pay plus annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work options with flexibility for field positions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and annual contribution
  • Paid parental leave and support for fertility and adoption
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • Wellness support and paid volunteer time
Full Job Description
Systems Planning Engineer:

A Day in the Life:

This systems planning engineer will support functions across the enterprise in the following areas:
  • Performs hydraulic modeling on natural gas pipeline systems using both steady state and transient simulations
  • Identifies and develops optimization opportunities using hydraulic modeling software
  • Works closely with pipeline control, operations, and commercial functions to identify hydraulic impacts and help plan outages on the system
  • Works closely with project development partners to scope facilities required for expansion projects
  • Develops new application tools, facilitates improvements in design modeling philosophies, and provides training and support to enhance the organization's capabilities as it relates to hydraulic modeling.
  • Responds to internal and external inquires for measurement and SCADA data and performs data analysis, providing appropriate reports and charts to display results
  • Develops and maintains a range of automated and customized reports related to pipeline operations and forecasts.


As an Engineer, you will conduct technical and economic evaluations, performance testing, design and construction of new and existing facilities, and research on new developments, applying your strong understanding of industry and operational requirements. Taking initiative and anticipating customer needs will make you a stand-out player. Confidence in presentation-making and the ability to work independently and as a team leader are also vital in this role!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:
  • Accounts for a diverse range of sophisticated assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment
  • May supervise the work of others
  • Demonstrates technical expertise in a specialty, geographic area, or operational function and applies specialized knowledge in the effective completion of large-scope projects
  • Prepares and delivers presentations
  • Anticipates internal/external customer needs; assesses requirements and identifies solutions
  • Interprets internal/external business challenges and improves products, processes or services
  • Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
  • Champions processes, procedures and safety standards
  • Monitors and controls costs and resources associated with projects
  • Other duties as assigned


Education/Years of Experience:
Engineer III
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university and four (4) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry.
  • Preferred: FE Certification
    Project Management experience.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills.
    Exhibits excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and deems safety an utmost priority


Engineer Sr
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification.
  • Preferred: Project Management experience.
    Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area.
    Demonstrates excellent organizational / interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills


Other Requirements:
  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pipeline's operational requirements
  • Preferred: Hydraulic simulation modeling experience using DNV-GL SYNERGI Gas and SPS Modeling Software
  • Preferred: Experience with Excel, VBA, Power BI, Python etc
  • Preferred: PE license
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
  • Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area
  • Preferred: Project Management experience


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We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what's next.

Here's a look at what that means:

  • 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


Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

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

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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