Early Career Engineer – Development Track
Job Description
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.
Solving global energy challenges starts here. A career in energy has never been more in demand—and we want you to be part of it. Join a growing team that is revolutionizing the industry and shaping the future. Our engineering development track offers early-career engineers an accelerated path to grow, build critical skills, and make a meaningful impact. Through hands-on project work, structured development, and exposure to our operations, you’ll build a strong foundation for a long-term career at Williams—while living out our values of being collaborative, courageous, creative, and competitive.
Program Overview
Our 18-month track is designed to develop well-rounded engineers through targeted onboarding, real-world experience, and intentional skill-building.
Your journey begins at our corporate headquarters in Tulsa, OK, where you’ll participate in a 6–8-week onboarding experience focused on:
Building core professional and technical skills
Developing business and financial acumen
Strengthening communication and collaboration capabilities
Enhancing technical skills, including Excel and data analysis
Gaining exposure to our field operations through immersive site experience(s)
This experience is designed to help you build confidence early, think creatively about challenges, and collaborate effectively across teams. Following onboarding, you’ll be placed on a project assignment aligned to business needs and your skillset, where you will contribute to meaningful, high-impact work and continue developing through real-world application.
Housing is provided during your time in Tulsa
Relocation assistance is available for project assignments, as applicable
Opportunities to work in both office and field environments across the U.S.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Science
Graduated within the past three years
This position is not eligible for sponsorship (including OPT/CPT)
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Willingness and ability to relocate within the United States as needed
What You’ll Do
Collaborates to Deliver Results: Partners with cross-functional teams to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations
Delivers impact in the field: While primarily based at one of our locations (such as Tulsa, OK or Houston, TX) after onboarding, you will travel to and work at on‑site project locations as needed, in a high‑accountability, safety‑focused environment.
Thinks Creatively: Identifies, analyzes, and develops innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
Acts Courageously: Takes initiative, share ideas, and challenge the status quo to drive continuous improvement
Competes to win as one team: Focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes that strengthen our operations and position us for long-term success
Learns the Business: Builds a strong understanding of our systems, operations, and industry
Communicates with Impact: Presents ideas and results clearly and confidently to a variety of audiences
Grows Continuously: Seeks feedback, expand your skills, and take ownership of your development
Suggested Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset
Ability to work effectively in a team environment within a matrixed organization
Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities
Initiative, adaptability, and the courage to take on new challenges
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; engineering software experience is a plus
Commitment to safety as a top priority
Preferred: FE Certification
Educational Assistance
We invest in your growth beyond the program. Williams offers educational assistance to support certifications and continued learning that enhance your career development—helping you stay competitive and continue building your expertise.
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.
Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on CNN Travel's best destinations to visit in 2022!
Tulsa is not only a great place to live, but it's affordable. According to the 2019 Economic Report from Tulsa's Future, the cost of living is 8 percent below the U.S. average. There is no place like T-Town. Check out visittulsa.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
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 Total Rewards | Williams Companies.
Education Requirements:
Bachelors (Required)Skill Requirements:
Career and Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, TechnologyCompetency Requirements: