Project 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 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 DoLead and support engineering efforts across the full project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, permitting, commissioning, and operationsAnalyze system and equipment performance to drive improvements in reliability, efficiency, and safetySupport and advance power generation initiatives, including system performance optimization and maintenance strategiesCollaborate 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 goalsSupport maintenance programs, outage planning, and troubleshooting effortsLead design reviews and facilitate lessons learned initiativesMentor and support the development of engineers and technical staffLead or contribute to projects of increasing scope and complexityStaff level: lead large-scale, high-impact initiativesWhat You’ll BringRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (P.E. license required for Engineering Technology degrees)Experience supporting power generation, industrial infrastructure, or facility operationsKnowledge of engineering workflows, project lifecycle processes, and design principlesProficiency in construction and constructibility practices, principles, and emerging technology trendsPower plant or energy infrastructure experienceSenior: 8+ years of relevant experienceStaff: 15+ years of progressive experience in energy, natural gas, or related industriesShift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements: Must be willing to travel 25% to 50%Preferred:Professional Engineer (P.E.) licenseExperience supporting project execution, including EPC, FEED, or large capital projectsExperience with maintenance programs, outage coordination, or operational systemsProven ability to improve system performance and reliabilityWhat You’ll GetOpportunity to work on high-impact energy infrastructure projectsExposure to Power Innovation initiatives and advanced technologiesA collaborative environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvementThe opportunity to mentor others and influence engineering standards and practices#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: