Engineer Sr / Staff – Controls Engineering
About this role
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 Engineer Sr / Staff – Controls Engineering, you will lead the design, integration, and commissioning of control systems supporting power generation, battery energy storage (BESS), and other energy infrastructure projects.
Working across the full project lifecycle, you'll partner with EPC contractors, OEMs, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient plant control solutions.
What You'll Do
Lead the design and integration of plant-wide control systems, including:
Balance of Plant (BOP)
Generator and turbine controls
Power Management Systems (PMS)
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Develop and review control narratives, system logic, cause-and-effect matrices, and network architectures.
Provide technical direction to control system integrators, vendors, and OEM partners.
Support FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations.
Troubleshoot, test, and optimize control systems to improve reliability and performance.
Lead design reviews, Management of Change (MOC), and system implementation activities.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and engineering standards.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to deliver integrated plant solutions.
What You'll Bring
Staff:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university and twelve (12) - (15) fifteen years engineering experience in natural gas, data centers or related industry
Preferred: PE License
Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited college or university
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: PE License
Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering
Technical Experience
PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems
Control system programming, configuration, and troubleshooting
Allen-Bradley / FactoryTalk and AVEVA (Wonderware)
Power system controls and SEL applications
Industrial networking and OT/IT integration
OPC UA, DNP3, and IEC 61850 communications
P&IDs, instrumentation, and control system commissioning
Large capital projects and EPC environments
Travel
Approximately 25%, with increased travel during commissioning and startup activities.
Why You'll Love This Role
You'll help deliver the next generation of power and energy infrastructure by defining control system architectures, solving complex integration challenges, and bringing critical facilities online safely and efficiently.
Why Houston?
Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org 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.
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