About Williams Companies

Williams Companies is a leader in the energy sector, dedicated to making clean energy happen. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we operate extensive natural gas infrastructure across North America, transporting energy safely and reliably to millions of homes and businesses. Our commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability drives everything we do. At Williams, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive, explore their passions, and contribute to a brighter energy future. As proud equal opportunity employers, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Position Summary

Williams is seeking a highly experienced Engineer Staff / Sr- Power to join our team in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This senior-level role is perfect for a power engineering subject matter expert ready to provide technical leadership in electrical designs, maintenance, and reliability best practices across our operations. You'll work independently on large-scale projects, anticipate business trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate services that meet customer needs. As a key player in project execution and technical services, you'll interpret industry standards, deliver strategic recommendations, and ensure our electrical systems power the future of clean energy. If you have 15+ years in natural gas or petrochemical engineering and a passion for power systems, this is your chance to do work that means something.

Why Power Engineering at Williams?

In this role, you'll tackle sophisticated challenges like root cause analysis, PM optimization, and advanced studies including arc flash hazards, load flow, and protective coordination. Your expertise will directly impact reliability, safety, and efficiency in our electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sophisticated technical tasks and lead teams on projects of major scope and complexity in power engineering.
• Participate in developing and implementing technical standards, such as electrical area classification and grounding design.
• Interpret technological business aspects and coordinate with leaders for project success.
• Prepare and deliver impactful presentations to senior leadership.
• Apply deep expertise to projects that enhance earnings and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate on compliance, improvement plans, and training needs across teams.
• Manage resource requirements for high-stakes engineering initiatives.
• Lead efforts to boost electrical system reliability via root cause analysis, PM optimization, and studies like arc flash, load flow, and coordination.
• Enforce adherence to OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies.
• Oversee engineering package evaluations for standards, codes, and objectives compliance.
• Diagnose complex electrical issues and provide expert guidance/training to field engineers.
• Design and implement robust preventative maintenance programs for electrical systems.
• Conduct in-depth analyses: short-circuit, protective coordination, arc flash, harmonics, voltage drop, load flow, transient motor start, and power factor correction.
• Handle other duties as assigned to support Williams' mission.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited institution, OR Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience in natural gas or petrochemical industry.
• Technical Skills: Strong theoretical knowledge of power system analysis for low- and medium-voltage applications; experience with short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash hazard analysis; proficient in SKM Power Systems, ETAP, GE Multilin, SEL Relay Software; knowledge of API, IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA codes.
• Preferred: Experience in layout/spacing design, equipment specification, grounding/protection studies; PE Certification; Project Management experience.
• Other: Ability to work across engineering specialties; excellent organizational/interpersonal skills with safety as top priority; proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC skills.

Why Join Us

At Williams, this isn’t just a job—it’s a career-defining opportunity to discover your passion alongside coworkers who become lifelong friends and mentors who challenge you to excel. We make clean energy happen, and you’ll play a pivotal role in that mission. Enjoy a supportive culture guided by our Core Values, rapid professional growth, and the chance to lead innovative projects that shape the energy industry. Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers an affordable, vibrant lifestyle with a strong energy job market. Competitive salary estimated at $150,000-$220,000 annually (based on experience), plus comprehensive benefits, make this position a top opportunity for power engineers. Apply now and bring your energy to ours—let’s build the future together!

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