Williams-Sonoma

Engineer III (Roadway Permitting)

Full-time · TX Houston - Tower
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Mid-level · 4+ yrs exp

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 4+ years

Skills & tools

Team LeadershipManagementMaintenanceOperationsMS OfficeProject Management
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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.

- 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

- 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

- 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

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.

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