Northwest Pipeline
Electrical Engineer III/Senior/Staff (Project Execution-Power Innovation)
At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.
As an Electrical Engineer (III, Senior, or Staff), you will 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.
With strong support and clear core values, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.
Key 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
Education and Experience:
Staff:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and (15) fifteen years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry
Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited college or university
Preferred: PE License
Senior:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and eight (8) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry
Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering
Preferred: PE License
III:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university from an ABET accredited college or university and four (4) years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers, or related industry.
Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Technical & Professional Requirements
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%
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Here’s a look at what that means:
- Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
- Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
- 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
- Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
- Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
- HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Domestic partner benefits
- Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
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.
Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Education Requirements:Bachelors: Electrical Engineering (Required)Skill Requirements:
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