The Williams Companies

Facilities Engineer - Upstream

The Williams Companies$122K — $233K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering field or Engineering Technology with a PE license
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of engineering experience in natural gas or facility engineering
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant PC applications
  • Knowledge of production equipment, pipeline design, and electrical systems
  • Understanding of industry codes and safety regulations
  • Preferred: Working knowledge of industry software (e.g., PowerBl, PIPESIM, HYSIS)

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-impact upstream and midstream facilities projects from concept to startup
  • Own facilities equipment design for assigned projects, including separators and pipelines
  • Develop key engineering deliverables, such as process design and construction drawings
  • Anticipate equipment needs and collaborate with Supply Chain for procurement strategies
  • Manage financial performance of projects, including cost tracking and risk communication
  • Collaborate with operations teams during construction, commissioning, and turnover
  • Identify opportunities to innovate and enhance project design and delivery

Benefits

  • Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work options for office roles
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and annual contributions
  • Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave and fertility/adoption support
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • Employee stock purchase plan and company-paid life insurance
Full Job Description
As a Facilities Engineer II/III/Senior and member of the integrated Upstream Facilities Engineering and Construction Team, you will lead a diverse portfolio of upstream and midstream capital projects across the Company's Wamsutter assets. This role provides the opportunity to manage complex facilities engineering assignments while collaborating closely with construction, reservoir, drilling, completions, production, operations, HSE, land, regulatory, and environmental teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in facilities engineering, demonstrated experience delivering complex projects, and excellent technical, planning, and communication skills. This position is based in the Company's Denver, Colorado office, with periodic travel required.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

  • Leads high-impact upstream and midstream facilities projects-including production facilities, saltwater disposal facilities, gas gathering pipelines, SWD pipelines, and compression/gas lift systems-from concept development through startup and handoff


  • Owns facilities equipment design for assigned projects, including separators, tanks, pump skids, compressors, pipelines, and related infrastructure


  • Develops key engineering deliverables, including process design, equipment specifications, construction drawings, PFDs, P&IDs, plot plans, and right-of-way documentation


  • Anticipates equipment and service needs, partner closely with Supply Chain, and help drive timely procurement strategies that support safe and efficient project execution


  • Manages the financial performance of assigned projects, including AFE development, cost tracking, forecasting, and proactive communication of risks and opportunities


  • Collaborates with upstream and midstream operations teams through construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and ready for long-term operational success


  • Leads project lookbacks and apply design, construction, and operational feedback to continuously improve facility designs, execution practices, and future project outcomes


  • Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while balancing multiple priorities, managing concurrent projects, and maintaining strong attention to safety, quality, and schedule


  • Identifies opportunities to innovate, improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance the way facilities projects are designed and delivered


  • 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 facility engineering
  • Preferred: Master's degree in related field


Other Requirements:
    • Exhibits excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and deems safety an utmost priority

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

    • Knowledge of production equipment, pipeline, rotating equipment, and electrical design

    • Proficiency in HSE compliance and leadership

    • Strong understanding of industry codes and standards and safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements

    • Preferred: Working knowledge of industry software (e.g., PowerBl, PIPESIM, HYSIS, etc.)

    • Preferred: Experience working Federal (BLM) assets

    • Preferred: Wyoming or other cold weather experience a plus
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Hourly/Salary Guidelines:

(Minimum, Midpoint, Maximum)
$122,800 - $171,550 - $233,600

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.

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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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