Engineer III / Senior Engineer - Project Execution, Western Interstates

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. The Engineer III / Senior Engineer role supports a range of technical assignments across operations, projects, and strategic initiatives. This position is responsible for applying engineering expertise to evaluate, design, and improve systems and processes while ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations. This role may be filled at the Engineer III or Senior Engineer level depending on experience, scope of responsibility, and demonstrated capabilities. The position offers the opportunity to work across disciplines and contribute to solutions that advance Williams' energy infrastructure. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us. Responsibilities / Expectations Work independently on engineering projects and technical assignments that support operations and project execution, with greater scope and complexity at the Senior Engineer level Apply technical expertise to evaluate systems, identify issues, and develop solutions that support operational and business needs Apply industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company processes to ensure safe, compliant work Interpret internal and external customer needs, assess requirements, and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives Collaborate across functions to support project delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement Prepare and deliver technical presentations and information to stakeholders Promote safety, operational excellence, and adherence to processes, procedures, and standards At the Senior Engineer level, provide technical leadership on complex assignments, support large-scale projects, and contribute to strategic decisions At the Senior Engineer level, anticipate business needs, influence outcomes, and guide less experienced engineers as needed Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering technology field with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license Engineer III typically requires at least four years of diverse engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry Senior Engineer typically requires at least eight years of diverse engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles, operational requirements, and applicable regulations Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred Project management experience preferred Experience across multiple engineering disciplines or functional areas preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a focus on safety and collaboration Ability to analyze technical issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general PC applications Ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a team environment At the Senior Engineer level, advanced technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to influence decisions and outcomes across teams Day in the Life In this role, you will lead and support project engineering execution for pipeline, compressor station, and facility projects across the full lifecycle, typically ranging from $1MM to $50MM in capital scope. You will manage engineering deliverables and guide design progression through key milestone phases, including 30%, 60%, and 90% design reviews. You will coordinate multi-discipline engineering efforts across mechanical, civil, and structural systems, while also overseeing third-party engineering firms to ensure design quality, regulatory compliance, and accountability for deliverables. Working closely with project managers, you will help execute project plans by aligning delivery strategy, budgets, and resource planning. You will actively identify and mitigate engineering risks, resolve design gaps, and support procurement efforts by developing material requisitions and ensuring equipment aligns with project requirements. Your role will involve executing engineering design across a range of capital projects—from maintenance-related work to larger-scale asset builds—while applying technical expertise and sound engineering judgment to solve complex challenges and improve outcomes. Collaboration is critical, and you will work cross-functionally to meet safety, compliance, schedule, cost, and quality objectives throughout the project lifecycle. #LI-AB1 About Houston (Williams Tower Location): Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking! Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city! If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more! Why Choose Williams? We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career! Competitive compensation Annual incentive program Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid time off, including floating and company holidays Employee stock purchase plan Robust employee learning and development High internal mobility (we promote from within) Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent) Fertility coverage and adoption benefits Domestic partner benefits Educational reimbursement Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer Employee resource groups Employee assistance programs Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen. 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. Education Requirements: Skill Requirements: Competency Requirements: Don't see your perfect role right now? Click Get Started below to join our talent network and be considered for future openings. Why Williams? Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. 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