Project Engineer (Senior/Staff) – Power & Automation

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At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

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

Staff:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and twelve (12) - (15) fifteen years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry

Preferred: PE License

Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering

Preferred: Operational Power Plant experience

Senior:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and eight (8) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry 

Preferred: PE License

Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering 

Preferred: 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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Here’s a look at what that means:

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

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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Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Education Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)

Skill Requirements: