The Williams Companies

Engineer Sr/Staff - Turbines

The Williams Companies$120K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a P.E. license; 15+ years of experience for Staff level, 8-10 years for Senior level in natural gas or petrochemical industry.
  • Expertise in rotating equipment, specifically in reciprocating turbines and turbine engine controls technology.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; prioritizing safety in all operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and general PC skills; project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Performs technical and economic evaluations and conducts performance testing for new and upgraded facilities.
  • Directly supervises engineers and support staff on complex technical tasks and major projects.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert in gas and steam turbines, providing specialized knowledge for project completion.
  • Delivers technical presentations to management on project insights and future recommendations.
  • Anticipates customer needs, assessing requirements, and proposing viable solutions.
  • Champions best safety and industry standards, maintaining compliance across projects.
  • Analyzes equipment reliability and performance metrics to improve operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Strong pay with an annual incentive program.
  • Hybrid work options for most office roles, with flexibility in many field positions.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with customized options.
  • 401(k) with generous company match and annual contributions.
  • Paid time off including company holidays and floating days.
  • Up to six weeks paid parental leave and support for fertility and adoption.
  • Investment in career growth with tuition reimbursement and clear internal promotion paths.
Full Job Description
As a Turbine Engineer Power Senior/Staff, you will work independently to anticipate internal and external business trends on major projects and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and standards. You will advise and deliver technical presentations to our management team and direct the work of others which will be key to your success! The role supports major gas compression and power generation projects independently, applying 15+ years of industry expertise and excellent interpersonal skills. This role will anticipate internal and external business trends and author improvements to enterprise policies and procedures. Advising our leadership team and directing the work of others are keys to success! Responsibilities/Expectations: • Performs technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities, or upgrading existing facilities, and research on new developments • Accounts for a diverse range of sophisticated assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment; may direct work of other engineers and/or support staff • Serves as a technical specialist in rotating equipment and reciprocating turbines • Applies specialized knowledge in the effective completion of major projects • Prepares and delivers presentations • Anticipates our internal/external customer needs; assesses requirements and identifies solutions • Maintains a strong understanding of our industry and operational requirements; champions best standards and safety standards • Interprets internal/external business challenges and improves products, processes or services • Collaborates with others to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs • Monitors and controls costs and resources associated with projects • Serves as the highest technical subject matter expert in gas turbine, steam turbine, and waste heat design for both gas compression and power generation. • Defines pragmatic maintenance practices to driver and driven equipment • Understand and modify controls logic across various platforms • Expertise in turbine engine, package, and generator controls technology • Performs technical analysis of various generator manufacturer 5MW and larger • Analyzes equipment reliability, generator vibration, generator health with transient loading, and generator protection • Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: Senior: • 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 of eight (8) years of engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry • Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry with a PE Certification Staff: • 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 of fifteen (15) years of engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry Other Requirements: • Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills • Demonstrates expertise in rotating equipment, specifically reciprocating turbines • Preferred: Project management experience #LI-AK1 Why Houston? Big career opportunities in one of the world's energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe-all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more. 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 Education Requirements: Bachelors (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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