Electrical Engineer III/Senior/Staff

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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.

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to support and lead technical initiatives across a range of projects impacting our operations. This role is designed to accommodate varying levels of experience, where you will progressively take on greater scope, complexity, and leadership responsibilities. Depending on your experience, you may independently execute mid-sized projects, lead large and complex initiatives, or serve as a technical expert shaping strategy, standards, and long-term business outcomes.

You will apply electrical engineering expertise to evaluate system performance, troubleshoot issues, and develop innovative, reliable, and safe solutions supporting operational excellence. Success in this role requires strong technical capability in electrical systems, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively while delivering measurable results.

Responsibilities / Expectations

Perform electrical engineering assignments ranging from moderately complex to highly sophisticated, applying technical expertise, innovation, and sound judgment

Independently execute projects or lead large-scale, high-impact electrical initiatives, depending on experience level

Analyze operational, system, and customer needs; develop and implement effective and scalable solutions

Apply knowledge of electrical systems (e.g., power distribution, controls, instrumentation, or related areas) across multiple applications, with increasing depth or specialization at higher levels

Lead or contribute to project planning and execution, including scope, scheduling, and resource coordination

Anticipate technical and business challenges; identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and support operational and training needs

Champion electrical safety standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders, ranging from team-level updates to leadership-facing communications

Provide guidance, mentorship, or leadership to other engineers and technical staff, as appropriate to level

Contribute to or establish electrical engineering standards, specifications, and best practices

Support project cost awareness and effective resource utilization

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

Senior:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical 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 

III:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and five (5) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry 

Preferred: PE License

Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering 

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to safety as a top priority

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills

Experience working with electrical systems and equipment in industrial or operational environments

Ability to work across multiple engineering subject areas, with increasing specialization at higher levels

Proven ability to work independently; leadership and decision-making responsibilities increase with level

Preferred: Project management experience and/or demonstrated leadership of complex electrical projects

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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.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies .

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: