Electrical Engineer (Operations)

Power the Digital Age with Us

At Williams, we’re not only making energy happen—we’re transforming how it powers the future. With exciting data center projects underway, we’re expanding our team to support these high-tech facilities with reliable, clean energy. If you’re passionate about hands-on work, cutting-edge technology, and making a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

Learn more about these projects at: Power Innovation | Williams Companies

What You’ll Experience

As an Electrical Engineer at Williams, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic and high-tech environment where your expertise directly supports the reliability and performance of our operations. You’ll collaborate with skilled professionals across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams, gaining exposure to cutting-edge systems and real-world challenges.

- Hands-on impact: You’ll work with critical electrical infrastructure—from power distribution and backup systems to automation and controls—ensuring uptime and safety

- Continuous learning: Whether it’s mastering new technologies, codes, or tools, you’ll have opportunities to grow your technical knowledge and expand your skill set

- Collaborative culture: You’ll be part of a team that values open communication, shared problem-solving, and mutual respect

- Purpose-driven work: Your contributions will help power clean energy solutions and support essential operations that make a difference

- Supportive leadership: You’ll be guided by mentors and leaders who are invested in your success and professional development

- Innovation and improvement: You’ll be encouraged to bring ideas forward, challenge the status quo, and help drive continuous improvement in our systems and processes

What You’ll Do:

As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our electrical systems. You’ll apply your technical expertise to support both day-to-day operations and long-term infrastructure planning.

- Design, evaluate, and maintain electrical systems including power distribution, backup power, and control systems

- Lead and support preventative and corrective maintenance efforts for critical electrical infrastructure

- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues to minimize downtime and ensure system reliability

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support capital projects, system upgrades, and operational improvements

- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal policies

- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, specifications, and maintenance procedures

- Provide engineering support for root cause analysis, system optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives

- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovations that enhance performance and efficiency

What You’ll Bring:

- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

- Preferred: 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering within the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE certification

- Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E)

- Experience with power systems, including low and medium voltage distribution, UPS systems, and generators

- Proficiency in engineering tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, or similar)

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and reliability

- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams

- A proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement

, May direct work of other engineers and/or support staff. Activities typically involve assignments of a specialized function or engineering discipline and include technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities, or upgrading existing facilities, and research on new developments.