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Williams Companies Systems Planning Engineer (II, III or Sr) in Houston, Texas
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.
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.
Systems Planning Engineer:
A Day in the Life:
This systems planning engineer will support functions across the enterprise in the following areas:
Performs hydraulic modeling on natural gas and liquids 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 internal 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 a Systems Planning 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.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
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
Education/Years of Experience:
Engineer II
Required:Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
Engineer III
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum four (4) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
Engineer Sr
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pipeline’s operational requirements
Preferred: Hydraulic simulation modeling experience using DNV-GL SYNERGI Gas and Schlumberger PIPESIM and OLGA Modeling Software
Preferred: Experience with Excel, VBA, Power BI, Python
Preferred: PE license
About Houston (Williams Tower Location):
Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking!
Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city!
If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas (https://www.visithoustontexas.com/) to learn more!
Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire . With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Wellness Program with annual rewards
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.
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 https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/ .
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Why Williams?
Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?
As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.
We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.
We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:
Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
Growth and development opportunities
An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules
We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!