The Williams Companies

Engineer (Principal or Staff) - Pipeline

The Williams Companies • $120K — $160K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; P.E. licensure required for Principal role.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in relevant industries for Staff Engineer; 20+ years for Principal Engineer.
  • Proven experience leading complex technical projects with significant business impact.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, practices, and regulations across the energy sector.
  • Project management experience preferred, especially for Senior roles. P.E. license is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage high-impact engineering projects with a focus on safety and reliability.
  • Develop and enforce engineering standards and best practices across the organization.
  • Offer technical recommendations for compliant and cost-effective business outcomes.
  • Collaborate with various teams to enhance project execution and support strategic decisions.
  • Articulate complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster their professional growth.
  • May perform additional tasks as needed.

Benefits

  • Strong pay and an annual incentive program.
  • Flexible hybrid work model for office roles.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) matching with annual company contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and support for fertility and adoption.
  • Access to advanced AI tools for workplace efficiency.
  • Clear paths for career advancement with promotion incentives.
  • Tuition reimbursement to aid educational pursuits.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and resources for community involvement.
Full Job Description
Williams is seeking an experienced Engineer (Principal or Staff) - Pipeline to lead complex engineering projects that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role applies deep technical expertise to guide large-scale initiatives, develop practical solutions, influence project outcomes, mentor technical professionals, and strengthen engineering standards and practices across the business.

Placement at the Staff or Principal level will be based on qualifications, experience, technical expertise, and impact demonstrated.

Responsibilities
  • Lead complex engineering projects and technical initiatives with significant business impact.
  • Develop and apply engineering standards, specifications, best practices, and innovative technical solutions.
  • Provide technical recommendations that support safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective business outcomes.
  • Collaborate across teams to support project execution, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and sound investment decisions.
  • Communicate complex engineering concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to support professional development.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications by Level

Staff Engineer

Success in this role typically includes:
  • Serve as a recognized technical expert within one or more engineering disciplines.
  • Independently lead complex projects with substantial business impact.
  • Anticipate business and industry trends and recommend improvements to processes, technologies, and engineering practices.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university; OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas, petrochemical, energy, or related industry.
  • Experience leading complex technical projects with strong knowledge of applicable standards, practices, and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
  • Project management experience.
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field.


Principal Engineer

Success in this role typically includes:
  • Serve as a company-wide subject matter expert and recognized authority in a key engineering discipline.
  • Independently lead complex projects with substantial business impact.
  • Provide enterprise-level technical leadership for highly visible, high-risk, or business-critical initiatives.
  • Influence engineering standards, organizational practices, long-term strategy, and business outcomes.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university; OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
  • Minimum 20 years of engineering experience in the natural gas, petrochemical, energy, or related industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise leading highly complex technical programs and influencing technical and organizational strategy.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience serving as a recognized industry expert or company-wide subject matter expert.
  • Advanced knowledge of project controls, estimating, procurement, construction practices, and contract administration.


Pipeline Engineering Expertise
  • Provide Pipeline Engineering subject matter expertise and technical guidance to Project Execution teams.
  • Apply industry codes, standards, Company Project Standards, and project execution strategies.
  • Review engineering deliverables, procurement documents, and RFIs to support quality and timely resolution.
  • Identify technical improvements that enhance project execution and operational performance.


Preferred Specialized Experience
  • 10+ years of work experience with complex, large diameter pipeline projects.
  • Experience with trenchless and geotechnical engineering.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering workflows, project lifecycles, design principles, and applicable standards.
  • Ability to interpret engineering deliverables and apply construction, constructability, project controls, and estimating principles.
  • Experience with procurement, contract administration, and commercial aspects of engineering projects.
  • Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations.


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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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Learn more about The Williams Companies
Size
4,783 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$211 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
NASDAQ
WMB
* Ladders Estimates

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