Engineer III

Engineer-Power Innovation managing roadway permitting and access approvals for power innovation projects at Williams. Ensuring compliance with regulations and coordinating across multiple teams.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timePittsburgh • Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end roadway permitting and access approvals for fast-paced power innovation projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and railroad requirements
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
Track permit conditions through construction closeout and roadway restoration
Serve as a technical advisor on traffic engineering, maintenance of traffic (MOT), haul routes, roadway and bridge restrictions, and railroad engineering standards
Support safe execution, stakeholder alignment, and cost‑effective restoration outcomes
In senior roles, lead strategy, provide technical leadership, and manage complex negotiations
In mid-level roles, execute drafting, submittals, tracking, field coordination, and compliance follow‑through

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Roadway Construction MethodsMaintenance of Traffic PlanningOversize/Overweight PermittingContract AdministrationGeotechnical StandardsPavement StandardsDrainage StandardsGuiderail StandardsTechnical Advisory SkillsStakeholder Coordination

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsSafety Prioritization

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) LicenseFE Certification