The Williams Companies

Engineer Sr/ Staff-Power

The Williams Companies$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field or Engineering Technology with P.E. license
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
  • Strong theoretical understanding of power system analysis for low- and medium-voltage applications
  • Experience with power system analysis including short-circuit and coordination analysis
  • Proficient with engineering tools: SKM Power Systems, ETAP, GE Multilin, SEL Relay Software
  • Preferred: PE Certification and Project Management experience

Responsibilities

  • Perform sophisticated technical tasks and lead teams on complex projects
  • Develop and implement technical standards and specifications
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance and build improvement plans
  • Conduct in-depth power system analyses for reliability and optimization
  • Design and implement preventative maintenance programs for electrical systems
  • Ensure adherence to safety policies and evaluate engineering packages for compliance

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedule
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Supportive company culture that values safety and teamwork
Full Job Description
Engineer Staff As an Engineer Staff, you will apply your years of industry expertise and experience as you work independently on large-scale projects and anticipate business trends. You will collaborate with others to identify and develop innovative services or processes that address current and future customer needs and recommend improvements. Additionally, you will prepare and deliver presentations to leaders and may supervise team members in their work! As a subject matter expert in Power Engineering, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in engineering designs and maintenance as well as reliability best practices for electrical equipment across the company. You will provide internal power engineering support for Project Execution and Technical Services. You will interpret industry best practices, standards, and regulatory codes, and provide assessments, strategies, and recommendations for all adoptions. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us. Responsibilities/Expectations: • Performs sophisticated technical tasks and leads teams in projects of major scope and complexity • Participates in the development and implementation of technical standards and specifications (e.g. electrical area classification, grounding design) • Interprets technological aspects of business and coordinates with leaders to ensure success • Prepares and delivers presentations • Applies expertise, knowledge and experience from projects that positively impacts earnings • Collaborates with others to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs • Handles resources requirements for projects • Leads initiatives to enhance electrical system reliability through comprehensive root cause analysis, PM optimization, and advanced system studies (e.g., arc flash, load flow, coordination). • Ensures strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies. • Oversees the evaluation of engineering packages to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and project objectives. • Diagnoses complex electrical issues in various systems and equipment, providing expert guidance and training to field support engineers. • Designs and implements robust preventative maintenance programs for electrical systems and equipment. • Conducts in-depth power system analyses, including short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard, harmonics, voltage drop, load flow, transient motor start, and power factor correction studies. • Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: • Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry Other Requirements: Able to work on 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 • Strong theoretical understanding of power system analysis for low- and medium-voltage applications • Experience with power system analysis including short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash Hazard analysis • Proficient with engineering tools: SKM Power Systems, ETAP, GE Multilin, SEL Relay Software • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (API, IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA) • Experience designing layout and spacing, specifying equipment, performing grounding studies, and performing protection and coordination studies is strongly preferred • Preferred: PE Certification • Preferred: Project Management experience Engineer Sr As an Engineer Sr., 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! As a subject matter expert in Power Engineering, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in engineering designs and maintenance as well as reliability best practices for electrical equipment across the company. You will provide internal power engineering support for Project Execution and Technical Services. You will interpret industry best practices, standards, and regulatory codes, and provide assessments, strategies, and recommendations for all adoptions. 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 • Guides initiatives to enhance electrical system reliability through comprehensive root cause analysis, PM optimization, and advanced system studies (e.g., arc flash, load flow, coordination). • Ensures strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies. • Monitors the evaluation of engineering packages to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and project objectives. • Diagnoses complex electrical issues in various systems and equipment, providing expert guidance and training to field support engineers. • Designs and implements robust preventative maintenance programs for electrical systems and equipment. • Conducts in-depth power system analyses, including short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard, harmonics, voltage drop, load flow, transient motor start, and power factor correction studies. • Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: • Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum 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 Other Requirements: • Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills • Strong theoretical understanding of power system analysis for low- and medium-voltage applications • Experience with power system analysis including short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash Hazard analysis • Proficient with engineering tools: SKM Power Systems, ETAP, GE Multilin, SEL Relay Software • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (API, IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA) • Experience designing layout and spacing, specifying equipment, performing grounding studies, and performing protection and coordination studies is strongly preferred • Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area • Preferred: Project Management experience #LI-KM2 About Tulsa: Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S. Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on CNN Travel's best destinations to visit in 2022!   Tulsa is not only a great place to live, but it's affordable. According to the 2019 Economic Report from Tulsa's Future, the cost of living is 8 percent below the U.S. average. There is no place like T-Town. Check out visittulsa.com to learn more! 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: Skill Requirements: Competency 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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