The Williams Companies

Project Engineer (Senior / Staff) – Power & Automation

The Williams Companies$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology with a P.E. license
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience for Senior level or 15+ years for Staff level
  • Experience in natural gas, petrochemical, energy, or related industries
  • Knowledge of industrial infrastructure, power systems, and automation environments
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform and lead complex engineering work across various disciplines
  • Evaluate, design, and optimize new and existing facilities and systems
  • Analyze equipment performance and implement reliability improvements
  • Enhance Power & Automation initiatives including maintenance strategies
  • Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver aligned solutions
  • Lead projects of increasing scope and complexity, particularly large-scale initiatives

Benefits

  • Strong pay plus annual incentive program
  • Flexible hybrid work options
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching and annual contributions
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Support for professional development including tuition reimbursement
  • Employee stock purchase plan and company-paid insurance programs
Full Job Description

As a Project Engineer (Senior / Staff) – Power & Automation, you will apply your expertise across complex engineering systems to support and enhance critical infrastructure. You will work independently while leading projects of increasing scope and complexity, driving operational reliability, and contributing to innovation across power, automation, and facility systems. This role requires strong technical judgment, collaboration, and the ability to influence engineering decisions and long-term strategy.

Responsibilities / Expectations

  • Perform and lead complex engineering work across a range of disciplines and operational environments
  • Support the evaluation, design, construction, and optimization of new and existing facilities and systems
  • Analyze equipment and system performance; identify and implement reliability and efficiency improvements
  • Support and enhance Power & Automation initiatives, including system performance, maintenance strategies, and integration of automation tools
  • Develop and maintain engineering standards, processes, and best practices with a strong focus on safety and compliance
  • Interpret business and operational needs; recommend solutions that improve performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
  • Lead or contribute to projects of increasing scope and complexity (Staff level: lead large-scale, high-impact initiatives)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned with business and operational goals
  • Select and optimize equipment to maximize availability and minimize operational risk
  • Support the permitting process by providing key technical inputs
  • Support development, construction and outage planning, maintenance activities, and system troubleshooting efforts
  • Participate in design reviews, management of change (MOC), and system implementation activities
  • Prepare and deliver presentations; communicate technical insights and influence stakeholders (Staff level expectation)
  • Mentor and support development of engineers and technical staff
  • Manage or support project resources, timelines, and cost considerations as applicable
  • Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology (relevant field) with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Power Plant development experience
  • Senior Level: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Staff Level: 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in natural gas, petrochemical, energy, or related industries

Preferred:

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Master’s degree in engineering
  • Operational Power Plant experience

Other Requirements

  • Experience supporting industrial infrastructure, power systems, and/or automation environments
  • Ability to analyze system performance and implement reliability improvements
  • Experience supporting maintenance programs, outage coordination, and operational systems
  • Familiarity with automation and control environments (e.g., PLCs, monitoring systems)
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to and leading technical efforts

Preferred:

  • Project management experience
  • Experience supporting Pre-FEED, FEED, or EPC projects
  • Experience developing training programs or supporting technical skill development
  • Experience supporting MOC processes and system improvements

Day in the Life - As part of the Power & Automation team, you will lead the design and optimization of process and mechanical systems supporting turbine selection, fuel gas systems and balance of plant. You will play a key role in advancing Power Innovation initiatives, integrating emerging technologies, enhancing system reliability, and shaping the future of energy delivery. This is a high-impact role where you will operate with increasing independence while leading complex projects and influencing engineering standards and practices.

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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

    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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