Electrical Engineer (Senior / Staff) - Power Innovation

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 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 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 Qualifications 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 8+ years of relevant engineering experience (Senior level) / 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in natural gas, energy, data centers, or related industries (Staff level) Master’s degree in electrical engineering (preferred) 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 (preferred) 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Williams Companies