Electrical Engineer (Senior / Staff) – Power Innovation

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Senior level
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The Role
Leads the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks for pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. Drives power innovation through automation, monitoring, energy storage, and advanced controls. Manages engineering projects, performs reliability and fault analysis, ensures regulatory compliance, collaborates cross-functionally, mentors engineers, and influences technical standards and strategy.
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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 (Senior / Staff) – Power Innovation, you will lead the design and optimization of electrical systems supporting critical infrastructure, including pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. You will play a key role in advancing Power Innovation initiatives, integrating emerging technologies, enhancing system reliability, and shaping the future of energy delivery. This is a high-impact role where you will operate with increasing independence while leading complex projects and influencing engineering standards and practices.

Responsibilities / Expectations

  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical systems and power distribution networks supporting critical infrastructure

  • Drive Power Innovation initiatives, including the integration of automation, real-time monitoring, energy storage, and advanced control systems

  • Apply and enhance safety practices, including arc flash mitigation, fault detection, and protection systems

  • Provide technical expertise in power distribution, electrical schematics, and system design for both new construction and upgrades

  • Manage engineering projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and business objectives

  • Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE)

  • Analyze system performance and reliability, identifying opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet operational and business needs

  • Mentor and support the development of engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing

  • Influence engineering standards, technical strategy, and decision-making (Staff-level expectation)

  • Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience (Required)

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

  • 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

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting Pre-FEED, FEED, or EPC projects

  • Experience with instrumentation and control system design

  • Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, Simulink)

  • Knowledge of high-voltage systems, transformers, generators, switchgear, and grid integration

Other Requirements

  • Strong expertise in power generation, power distribution systems, and electrical design

  • Experience integrating advanced power technologies, including automation, controls, and energy systems

  • Ability to analyze system performance and reliability, including arc flash, fault analysis, and system optimization

  • Experience with automation and control systems, including PLCs and HMI systems

  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently while leading technical efforts and influencing outcomes

Why Tulsa?  

Because here, you don’t have to choose between career and lifestyle. Tulsa is a growing hub for innovation and energy, paired with a vibrant arts scene, great food, and a cost of living that actually lets you enjoy it all. Think shorter commutes, bigger impact and a community that feels like home from day one. Check out ExperienceTulsa.com to learn more.


We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.


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:

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
  • Staff-level: 15 years of engineering experience in natural gas, data centers, or a related industry
  • Senior-level: 8 years of engineering experience in natural gas, data centers, or a related industry
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience supporting Pre-FEED, FEED, or EPC projects
  • Experience with instrumentation and control system design
  • Experience with power system modeling and analysis tools such as ETAP, MATLAB, PSCAD, or Simulink
  • Knowledge of high-voltage systems, transformers, generators, switchgear, and grid integration
  • Expertise in power generation, power distribution systems, and electrical design
  • Experience integrating automation, controls, and energy systems
  • Experience analyzing system performance and reliability, including arc flash, fault analysis, and system optimization
  • Experience with automation and control systems, including PLCs and HMI systems
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently while leading technical efforts and influencing outcomes
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Salt Lake City, UT

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Northwest Pipeline LLC owns and operates an interstate pipeline system for the mainline transmission of natural gas.

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