What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer (Senior / Staff) – Power Innovation position at Williams?
As an Electrical Engineer (Senior / Staff) – Power Innovation, you will lead the design and optimization of electrical systems supporting critical infrastructure, including pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. 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.
Responsibilities / Expectations
Required:
Other Requirements
Responsibilities / Expectations
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure
- Drive Power Innovation initiatives, including the integration of automation, real-time monitoring, energy storage, and advanced control systems
- Apply and enhance safety practices, including arc flash mitigation, fault detection, and protection systems
- Provide technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system design for both new construction and upgrades
- Manage engineering projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and business objectives
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE)
- Analyze system performance and reliability, identifying opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet operational and business needs
- Mentor and support the development of engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing
- Influence engineering standards, technical strategy, and decision-making (Staff-level expectation)
- Other duties as assigned
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology (relevant field) with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Senior Level: 8 years of relevant engineering experience
- Staff Level: 15 years of progressive engineering experience in natural gas, energy, data centers, or related industries
Other Requirements
- Strong expertise in power generation, power distribution systems, and electrical design
- Experience integrating advanced power technologies, including automation, controls, and energy systems
- Ability to analyze system performance and reliability, including arc flash, fault analysis, and system optimization
- Experience with automation and control systems, including PLCs and HMI systems
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while leading technical efforts and influencing outcomes
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Project management experience
- Experience supporting Pre-FEED, FEED, or EPC projects
- Experience with instrumentation and control system design
- Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, Simulink)
- Knowledge of high-voltage systems, transformers, generators, switchgear, and grid integration