Engineer III/Sr - Systems Planning

Williams • Houston, TX

7d • 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. 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.

This systems planning engineer will support functions across the enterprise in the following areas:
Performs hydraulic modeling on natural gas pipeline systems using both steady state and transient simulations
Identifies and develops optimization opportunities using hydraulic modeling software
Works closely with pipeline control, operations, and commercial functions to identify hydraulic impacts and help plan outages on the system
Works closely with project development partners to scope facilities required for expansion projects
Develops new application tools, facilitates improvements in design modeling philosophies, and provides training and support to enhance the organization’s capabilities as it relates to hydraulic modeling.
Responds to internal and external inquires for measurement and SCADA data and performs data analysis, providing appropriate reports and charts to display results
Develops and maintains a range of automated and customized reports related to pipeline operations and forecasts.
As an Engineer, you will conduct technical and economic evaluations, performance testing, design and construction of new and existing facilities, and research on new developments, applying your strong understanding of industry and operational requirements. Taking initiative and anticipating customer needs will make you a stand-out player. Confidence in presentation-making and the ability to work independently and as a team leader are also vital in this role!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry (for Engineer III)
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry (for Engineer Sr)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pipeline’s operational requirements
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
• Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area

Nice To Haves

• FE Certification (for Engineer III)
• Project Management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification (for Engineer Sr)
• Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area (for Engineer Sr)
• Hydraulic simulation modeling experience using DNV-GL SYNERGI Gas and SPS Modeling Software
• Experience with Excel, VBA, Power BI, Python etc
• PE license (mentioned again under 'Other Requirements')

Responsibilities

• Accounts for a diverse range of sophisticated assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment
• May supervise the work of others
• Demonstrates technical expertise in a specialty, geographic area, or operational function and applies specialized knowledge in the effective completion of large-scope projects
• Prepares and delivers presentations
• Anticipates internal/external customer needs; assesses requirements and identifies solutions
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and improves products, processes or services
• Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Champions processes, procedures and safety standards
• Monitors and controls costs and resources associated with projects
• Other duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level