Engineer (Principal or Staff) – Pipeline

Williams•Houston, TX

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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 (for Staff Engineer).
Minimum 20 years of engineering experience in the natural gas, petrochemical, energy, or related industry (for Principal Engineer).
Experience leading complex technical projects with strong knowledge of applicable standards, practices, and regulations.
Demonstrated expertise leading highly complex technical programs and influencing technical and organizational strategy (for Principal Engineer).
10+ years of work experience with complex, large diameter pipeline projects.
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.
Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (preferred for Staff Engineer).
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required (for Principal Engineer).
Project management experience.
Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field (preferred for Staff Engineer).
Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field (preferred for Principal Engineer).
Experience serving as a recognized industry expert or company-wide subject matter expert (for Principal Engineer).
Advanced knowledge of project controls, estimating, procurement, construction practices, and contract administration (for Principal Engineer).
Experience with trenchless and geotechnical engineering.
Experience with procurement, contract administration, and commercial aspects of engineering projects.

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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.

Benefits

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