Engineer (Principal or Staff) – Pipeline

About the Role

Williams is seeking an experienced Engineer (Principal or Staff) – Pipeline to lead complex engineering projects that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role applies deep technical expertise to guide large-scale initiatives, develop practical solutions, influence project outcomes, mentor technical professionals, and strengthen engineering standards and practices across the business. Placement at the Staff or Principal level will be based on qualifications, experience, technical expertise, and impact demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering projects and technical initiatives with significant business impact.
• Develop and apply engineering standards, specifications, best practices, and innovative technical solutions.
• Provide technical recommendations that support safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective business outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams to support project execution, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and sound investment decisions.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to support professional development.
• Provide Pipeline Engineering subject matter expertise and technical guidance to Project Execution teams.
• Apply industry codes, standards, Company Project Standards, and project execution strategies.
• Review engineering deliverables, procurement documents, and RFIs to support quality and timely resolution.
• Identify technical improvements that enhance project execution and operational performance.
• Perform complex technical tasks and lead teams in projects or work assignments consisting of major scope or unusual complexity.
• Participate in the development and implementation of technical standards and specifications.
• Assume responsibility for interpretation of technological aspects of business and coordinate with management to assure overall project and operational success.
• Advise and participate in technical presentations to management and/or external bodies (published).
• Represent the company in the capacity of a licensed professional engineer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Staff Engineer

Success in this role typically includes:

• Serve as a recognized technical expert within one or more engineering disciplines.
• Independently lead complex projects with substantial business impact.
• Anticipate business and industry trends and recommend improvements to processes, technologies, and engineering practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university; OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas, petrochemical, energy, or related industry.
• Experience leading complex technical projects with strong knowledge of applicable standards, practices, and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Project management experience.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field.

Principal Engineer

Success in this role typically includes:

• Serve as a company-wide subject matter expert and recognized authority in a key engineering discipline.
• Independently lead complex projects with substantial business impact.
• Provide enterprise-level technical leadership for highly visible, high-risk, or business-critical initiatives.
• Influence engineering standards, organizational practices, long-term strategy, and business outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university; OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Minimum 20 years of engineering experience in the natural gas, petrochemical, energy, or related industry.
• Demonstrated expertise leading highly complex technical programs and influencing technical and organizational strategy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience serving as a recognized industry expert or company-wide subject matter expert.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls, estimating, procurement, construction practices, and contract administration.

Pipeline Engineering Expertise

• 10+ years of work experience with complex, large diameter pipeline projects.
• Experience with trenchless and geotechnical engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering workflows, project lifecycles, design principles, and applicable standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering deliverables and apply construction, constructability, project controls, and estimating principles.
• Experience with procurement, contract administration, and commercial aspects of engineering projects.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations.