Accelerated Engineering Development Track

At Williams, we're looking for exceptional engineers ready to accelerate their development, embrace challenges, and make a meaningful impact from day one. Our Early Career Engineer Development Track is a rigorous, accelerated program designed for high-performing engineering graduates who thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments. This elite development experience provides unparalleled exposure to our business, operations, and leadership while preparing participants to solve complex engineering challenges across critical energy infrastructure.

About the Program

Our 12-month development track is intentionally designed to accelerate the growth of top engineering talent through immersive onboarding, real-world project experience, and continuous professional development. This highly structured and rigorous program challenges participants to develop both technical depth and business acumen while contributing to projects that directly impact Williams' operations and long-term success.

Your journey begins at our corporate headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with an intensive 6-week onboarding focused on:

• Building advanced professional and technical capabilities
• Developing business, commercial, and financial acumen
• Strengthening communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Enhancing analytical and technical proficiency, including data analysis and Excel
• Gaining firsthand exposure to field operations through immersive site experiences
• Developing the resilience and adaptability required to succeed in a dynamic and high-accountability industry

Following onboarding, you'll be placed on a project assignment aligned with business priorities and your skills, contributing to meaningful, high-impact work. Most assignments will be home-based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, or Houston, TX, with significant field travel or at a field location. If relocation is required, Williams will provide relocation assistance.

Start dates for this role are January 25, 2027, or June 14, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to Deliver Results - Partner with cross-functional teams to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations while contributing to high-priority business objectives
• Deliver Impact in Challenging Environments - Work in field and office settings that demand sound judgment, adaptability, and accountability. Travel to project sites as needed to support critical initiatives and operational excellence
• Solve Complex Problems - Apply engineering principles, analytical thinking, and creativity to address challenging technical and operational issues with real-world business impact
• Demonstrate Courageous Leadership - Take initiative, speak up with ideas, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement in support of team and company success
• Perform with Excellence - Operate in an environment characterized by high expectations, continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results
• Learn the Business - Develop a comprehensive understanding of Williams' operations, infrastructure, customers, and strategic priorities
• Communicate with Impact - Present technical information, recommendations, and project outcomes clearly and confidently to diverse audiences
• Own Your Development - Seek feedback, embrace challenges, and continually expand your technical and professional capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Science
• Graduate in December 2026 or May 2027
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship (including OPT/CPT)
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Willingness and ability to relocate within the United States as business needs require

Qualifications

Top performers in this program are:

• Highly motivated and intellectually curious
• Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced, demanding environments
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems
• Strong communicators who build relationships across teams
• Self-starters with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Driven to achieve results while maintaining a commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Energized by challenge and continuous improvement

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take on stretch assignments
• Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable business insights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; engineering software experience is a plus
• Strong commitment to safety as a core value
• FE Certification preferred

Benefits

• Company-provided housing during onboarding in Tulsa
• Relocation assistance for project assignments, as applicable
• Opportunities to work in both office and field environments across the United States
• Exposure to senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and critical business initiatives
• Accelerated development and career growth opportunities for top performers
• Educational assistance, professional certifications, and learning opportunities

Pay

Compensation is a salaried rate determined by degree type:

• Bachelor's degree candidate = $100,000
• Master's degree candidate = $110,000

Performs basic engineering work in operations support role or on projects or technical assignments of limited scope or portions of a larger effort. Is part of Williams rotational program.