Engineer III (Roadway Permitting)

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.

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.

As an Engineer-Power Innovation, you will manage end-to-end roadway permitting and access approvals for fast-paced power innovation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and railroad requirements. You will develop permitting and access strategies; coordinate across engineering, environmental, construction management, legal, and external consultants; negotiate Road Use Management Agreements (RUMAs), Rights of Entry (ROEs), and Railroad Crossing Agreements; and track permit conditions through construction closeout and roadway restoration. You will serve as a technical advisor on traffic engineering, maintenance of traffic (MOT), haul routes, roadway and bridge restrictions, and railroad engineering standards, supporting safe execution, stakeholder alignment, and cost‑effective restoration outcomes. In senior roles, you will lead strategy, provide technical leadership, and manage complex negotiations, while in mid-level roles, you will execute drafting, submittals, tracking, field coordination, and compliance follow‑through. 

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs a wide spectrum of moderately difficult assignments, requiring technical evaluation, innovation, and judgement while maintaining customer satisfaction
• Works independently on mid-sized projects/technical assignments supporting operations
• Maintains a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of safety requirements, produces results and meets goals
• Exhibits proficiency in Company processes, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by organization and governing agencies
• Prepares and delivers presentations to individuals
• Interprets internal/external customer needs, assesses requirements and identifies responses
• Works on a combination of engineering specialties covering more than one subject area
• Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Champions processes, procedures and safety standards
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• 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

Other Requirements:

• Proven ability to negotiate agreements (RUAs, ROEs, railroad crossing agreements) that balance risk, cost, and stakeholder expectations

• Strong working knowledge of roadway construction methods and restoration standards (pavement, drainage, geotechnical, guiderail, temporary works)

• Experience coordinating with local/state agencies and railroad representatives; comfortable presenting at public meetings

• Preferred: Familiarity with maintenance-of-traffic planning, oversize/overweight permitting systems, bonding/insurance requirements, and contract administration 

• Exhibits excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and deems safety an utmost priority

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Preferred: FE Certification
• Preferred: Project Management experience

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Why Pittsburgh? 

It’s where legacy meets innovation. You’ll find cutting-edge work happening alongside a rich history of industry and resilience. Add a lower cost of living, tight-knit communities and you’ve got a city built for people who want to make an impact. Check out VisitPittsburgh.com 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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