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Project Engineer (Senior/Staff - Power Innovation

Williams
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
As a Project Engineer (Senior / Staff) – Power Innovation, you’ll design and optimize critical power generation systems supporting turbine operations, fuel gas systems, and overall facility performance. In this high-impact role, you’ll solve complex engineering challenges, improve system reliability, and help shape the future of energy delivery.

You will lead complex engineering efforts across power generation systems, enhance performance, and drive innovation across facilities and operations. This role offers increasing independence, influence over technical decisions, and the opportunity to contribute to long-term engineering strategy.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support engineering efforts across the full project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, permitting, commissioning, and operations
  • Analyze system and equipment performance to drive improvements in reliability, efficiency, and safety
  • Support and advance power generation initiatives, including system performance optimization and maintenance strategies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners—including consultant engineering firms, internal engineering, drafting, purchasing, inspection, contracts, planning, and operations—to deliver solutions aligned with business and operational goals
  • Support maintenance programs, outage planning, and troubleshooting efforts
  • Lead design reviews and facilitate lessons learned initiatives
  • Mentor and support the development of engineers and technical staff
  • Lead or contribute to projects of increasing scope and complexity
    • Staff level: lead large-scale, high-impact initiatives
What You’ll Bring

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (P.E. license required for Engineering Technology degrees)
  • Experience supporting power generation, industrial infrastructure, or facility operations
  • Knowledge of engineering workflows, project lifecycle processes, and design principles
  • Proficiency in construction and constructibility practices, principles, and emerging technology trends
  • Power plant or energy infrastructure experience
  • Senior: 8 years of relevant experience
  • Staff: 15 years of progressive experience in energy, natural gas, or related industries

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements: Must be willing to travel 25% to 50%

Preferred:

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Experience supporting project execution, including EPC, FEED, or large capital projects
  • Experience with maintenance programs, outage coordination, or operational systems
  • Proven ability to improve system performance and reliability

What You’ll Get

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact energy infrastructure projects
  • Exposure to Power Innovation initiatives and advanced technologies
  • A collaborative environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
  • The opportunity to mentor others and influence engineering standards and practices

, Performs complex technical tasks and leads teams in projects or work assignments consisting of major scope or unusual complexity. Participates in the development and implementation of technical standards and specifications. Assumes responsibility for interpretation of technological aspects of business and coordinates with management to assure overall project and operational success. Advises and participates in technical presentations to management. Represents the company in the capacity of a licensed professional engineer.

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