Engineer Sr / Staff - Controls Engineering

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 Engineer Sr / Staff – Controls Engineering, you will lead the design, integration, and commissioning of control systems supporting power generation, battery energy storage (BESS), and other energy infrastructure projects.Working across the full project lifecycle, you'll partner with EPC contractors, OEMs, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient plant control solutions.What You'll DoLead the design and integration of plant-wide control systems, including:Balance of Plant (BOP)Generator and turbine controlsPower Management Systems (PMS)Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Develop and review control narratives, system logic, cause-and-effect matrices, and network architectures.Provide technical direction to control system integrators, vendors, and OEM partners.Support FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations.Troubleshoot, test, and optimize control systems to improve reliability and performance.Lead design reviews, Management of Change (MOC), and system implementation activities.Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and engineering standards.Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to deliver integrated plant solutions.What You'll BringRequired: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.Engineer Sr: 8+ years of controls engineering experience in power generation, energy, or industrial facilities.Engineer Staff:15+ years of progressive controls engineering experience leading complex projects.Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.Technical ExperiencePLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systemsControl system programming, configuration, and troubleshootingAllen-Bradley / FactoryTalk and AVEVA (Wonderware)Power system controls and SEL applicationsIndustrial networking and OT/IT integrationOPC UA, DNP3, and IEC 61850 communicationsP&IDs, instrumentation, and control system commissioningLarge capital projects and EPC environmentsTravelApproximately 25%, with increased travel during commissioning and startup activities.Why You'll Love This RoleYou'll help deliver the next generation of power and energy infrastructure by defining control system architectures, solving complex integration challenges, and bringing critical facilities online safely and efficiently.#LI-AB1About Houston (Williams Tower Location):Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking!Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city!If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more!We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.Here’s a look at what that means:Strong pay plus an annual incentive programHybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positionsMedical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around401(k) with company match and an annual company contributionPaid time off, including company and floating holidaysPaid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption supportAdvanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarterClear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from withinTuition reimbursement and support for continuing educationHSA and FSA optionsCompany-paid life insurance and disability coverageEmployee stock purchase planDomestic partner benefitsEmployee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care aboutEligibility 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:Skill Requirements:SummaryLocation: TX Houston - Tower; OK Tulsa - HeadquartersType: Full time