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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. Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours! As a Electrical Engineer-Staff, you’ll lead large-scale projects that power critical infrastructure while driving innovation in energy systems. You’ll design and optimize electrical solutions that integrate automation, real-time monitoring, and advanced energy storage to improve efficiency and reliability. Collaborating across teams, you’ll anticipate future needs, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Your expertise will shape strategies that deliver sustainable, cutting-edge power solutions for long-term growth. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us. Responsibilities/Expectations: Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities Champions the integration of advanced technologies including automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs Implements robust safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems to protect personnel and ensure infrastructure reliability Guides and mentors all as the subject matter expert around technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts for both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities Manages complex engineering projects from concept to completion ensuring alignment with business goals timelines and budget constraints Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory standards across electrical systems and project execution Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet internal and external customer needs Mentors and supports the development of junior engineers fostering technical growth knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and (15) fifteen years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited college or university Preferred: PE License Job Requirements: Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills  Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure Proficient in reviewing arc flash studies, implementing improvements, and applying electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE) Preferred: Experience with PLCs Preferred: Project Management experience  Preferred: Experience working in Preliminary-Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), or Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) of small to medium facility projects Preferred: Proficiency in designing, and implementing, Instrumentation systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems Why Houston? Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org 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 program Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution Paid time off, including company and floating holidays Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education HSA and FSA options Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage Employee stock purchase plan Domestic partner benefits Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about Eligibility 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: Bachelors (Required) Skill Requirements:

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Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure such as pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities
Champions the integration of advanced technologies including automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs
Implements robust safety measures such as arc flash mitigation and fault detection systems to protect personnel and ensure infrastructure reliability
Guides and mentors all as the subject matter expert around technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system layouts for both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities
Manages complex engineering projects from concept to completion ensuring alignment with business goals timelines and budget constraints
Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory standards across electrical systems and project execution
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet internal and external customer needs
Mentors and supports the development of junior engineers fostering technical growth knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and (15) fifteen years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Proficient in reviewing arc flash studies, implementing improvements, and applying electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE)
Why Houston? Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org 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.
Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

Nice-to-haves

Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited college or university
Preferred: PE License
Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Preferred: Experience with PLCs
Preferred: Project Management experience
Preferred: Experience working in Preliminary-Front End Engineering and Design (Pre-FEED), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), or Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) of small to medium facility projects
Preferred: Proficiency in designing, and implementing, Instrumentation systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems

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