Electrical Engineer III/Senior/Staff (Project Execution-Power Innovation)
Williams · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the Role
Play a critical role in designing and optimizing electrical systems that power essential infrastructure—pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead technical solutions, integrate advanced technologies, and directly influence reliability, safety, and operational performance across our assets. You’ll work on complex, large-scale projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams and applying cutting-edge solutions such as automation, real-time monitoring, and energy storage. Safety is foundational to our work, and you’ll help lead initiatives that protect people, assets, and the environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure
- Drive the integration of advanced technologies (automation, real-time monitoring, energy storage) to improve system efficiency and reliability
- Implement safety-focused solutions including arc flash mitigation, fault detection, and risk-reduction strategies
- Provide technical expertise in electrical design, system layouts, and schematics for both new construction and system upgrades
- Manage engineering projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and business objectives
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, environmental, and regulatory standards (NEC, NEMA, IEEE, API, etc.)
- Collaborate with operations, project management, and external partners to deliver high-quality engineering solutions
- Mentor and support development of junior engineers (Senior/Staff levels) and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Requirements
Electrical Engineer III
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited), or Engineering Technology with P.E. license
- 4+ years of relevant experience
Senior Electrical Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited), or Engineering Technology with P.E. license
- 8+ years of relevant experience
Staff Electrical Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited), or Engineering Technology with P.E. license
- 15+ years of relevant experience (natural gas, energy, data centers, or similar industries)
- Demonstrated leadership on complex, large-scale projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience leading projects or mentoring engineers (Senior/Staff levels)
- Strong track record influencing technical strategy and cross-functional decisions (Staff level)
Skills
- Strong commitment to safety, with demonstrated application in engineering design and execution
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, NEMA, IEEE, API, etc.)
- Experience reviewing and improving arc flash studies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general engineering tools
- Preferred experience with:
- PLC and HMI systems
- Instrumentation design and implementation
- Project management methodologies
- FEED / Pre-FEED / EPC project environments
Work Environment & Travel
Willingness to travel up to 50%.