Staff Engineer – Power Generation (Turbines)
WilliamsAbout the 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 a Staff Engineer – Power Generation (Turbines), you will operate as a senior technical expert, working independently on projects of significant scope and complexity. You will leverage deep industry experience to influence technical direction, anticipate business trends, and drive improvements across systems, processes, and standards. This role requires strong technical leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with both peers and leadership.
Day in the Life
As a Staff Engineer – Power Generation (Turbines), you will work independently to anticipate internal and external business trends and lead major, high-impact engineering initiatives. You will recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and technical standards while advising leadership through technical presentations and guiding the work of others. Your ability to influence outcomes, drive consistency, and elevate engineering practices will be key to your success.
Responsibilities / Expectations
Lead technical and economic evaluations, performance testing, and the design, construction, or upgrade of new and existing facilities
Execute complex technical work and provide leadership on projects of significant scope and impact
Identify and anticipate internal and external business or regulatory trends; recommend and implement process and system improvements
Develop and maintain technical standards, specifications, and best practices with a strong focus on safety and compliance
Serve as a subject matter expert in rotating equipment, with emphasis on reciprocating turbines
Serve as a subject matter expert in gas turbine and reciprocating engine power generation, including generator controls technology
Perform technical analysis of generator systems (5MW and larger) across various manufacturers
Analyze equipment reliability, generator vibration, generator health under transient loading, and protection systems
Interpret technical data and provide guidance to management to support business objectives and decision-making
Deliver technical presentations and advise leadership on engineering strategies and outcomes
Lead or support cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and effectively
Drive innovation through the development or enhancement of services, technologies, and processes
Partner across teams to ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and alignment with operational needs
Influence project outcomes and decisions that positively impact business performance
Other duties as assigned
Education / Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, OR
Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology (relevant field) with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas, energy, or petrochemical industry
Preferred:
Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Other Requirements
Deep expertise in rotating equipment and power generation systems, including reciprocating turbines, gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and generator controls
Proven ability to analyze equipment performance and reliability, including vibration, transient loading impacts, protection systems, and overall equipment health
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and provide guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently while providing technical leadership and mentorship
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Preferred:
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Project management experience
About Tulsa:
Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.
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