Engineer Sr / Staff – Controls Engineering

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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 Required : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field. Engineer Sr : 8+ years of controls engineering experience in power generation, energy, or industrial facilities. Engineer Staff: 15+ years of progressive controls engineering experience leading complex projects. Preferred : Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. 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. #LI-AB1 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. 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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. Education Requirements: Skill Requirements: