Today, Williams is one of the nation’s leading energy infrastructure companies and one of Oklahoma’s most recognizable corporate names. Headquartered in Tulsa, the corporatoin operates an extensive network of natural gas pipelines and related facilities across the United States and remains a major employer of engineers and technical professionals.

Less widely known is the company’s connection to the early history of the Oklahoma Engineering Foundation.

When Oklahoma’s engineering community came together in 1979 to establish a permanent home for the profession, three Williams-affiliated companies stepped forward to support the effort: Williams Brothers Engineering Company, Williams Brothers Process Services, Inc., and Williams Brothers Urban Ore, Inc. Their names remain etched on the original donor plaque displayed in the Oklahoma Engineering and Design Professionals Center today.

The support reflected a long-standing connection between Williams and the engineering profession. Founded in Oklahoma in 1908 by brothers David and Miller Williams, the company grew from a regional construction business into one of the nation’s most significant energy infrastructure organizations. Throughout that growth, engineering remained central to its success.

By the late 1970s, Williams had expanded well beyond its early construction roots. Its various divisions provided engineering, construction, technical services, and energy-related expertise throughout Oklahoma and across the country. The company’s involvement in the Engineering Center campaign demonstrated a commitment not only to its own business interests but also to strengthening the engineering profession statewide.

The Engineering Center represented an ambitious vision. Leaders from across Oklahoma’s engineering community recognized the need for a permanent home where professional organizations could collaborate, share resources, and advance the profession. Support from companies such as Williams helped make that vision a reality.

Over the decades that followed, Williams continued to grow. Today, the company owns and operates one of North America’s largest energy infrastructure networks, transporting natural gas through thousands of miles of pipelines that serve homes, businesses, power plants, and industrial facilities. Engineers remain at the heart of those operations, working in fields ranging from civil and mechanical engineering to environmental compliance, operations, and system reliability.

While the company has evolved significantly since 1979, its Oklahoma roots remain strong. Williams continues to be headquartered in Tulsa, maintaining a presence in the state where the business was founded more than a century ago.

The appearance of three Williams companies on the original donor plaque serves as a reminder of the role industry leaders played in building Oklahoma’s engineering community. Their investment helped establish a foundation that continues to support engineering education, professional development, and student opportunities today.

As OEF celebrates its 50th Anniversary, stories like Williams highlight the lasting impact of organizations that invested not only in their own success, but in the future of the engineering profession throughout Oklahoma.

Today, Williams is one of the nation’s leading energy infrastructure companies and one of Oklahoma’s most recognizable corporate names. Headquartered in Tulsa, the corporatoin operates an extensive network of natural gas pipelines and related facilities across the United States and remains a major employer of engineers and technical professionals.

Less widely known is the company’s connection to the early history of the Oklahoma Engineering Foundation.

When Oklahoma’s engineering community came together in 1979 to establish a permanent home for the profession, three Williams-affiliated companies stepped forward to support the effort: Williams Brothers Engineering Company, Williams Brothers Process Services, Inc., and Williams Brothers Urban Ore, Inc. Their names remain etched on the original donor plaque displayed in the Oklahoma Engineering and Design Professionals Center today.

The support reflected a long-standing connection between Williams and the engineering profession. Founded in Oklahoma in 1908 by brothers David and Miller Williams, the company grew from a regional construction business into one of the nation’s most significant energy infrastructure organizations. Throughout that growth, engineering remained central to its success.

By the late 1970s, Williams had expanded well beyond its early construction roots. Its various divisions provided engineering, construction, technical services, and energy-related expertise throughout Oklahoma and across the country. The company’s involvement in the Engineering Center campaign demonstrated a commitment not only to its own business interests but also to strengthening the engineering profession statewide.

The Engineering Center represented an ambitious vision. Leaders from across Oklahoma’s engineering community recognized the need for a permanent home where professional organizations could collaborate, share resources, and advance the profession. Support from companies such as Williams helped make that vision a reality.

Over the decades that followed, Williams continued to grow. Today, the company owns and operates one of North America’s largest energy infrastructure networks, transporting natural gas through thousands of miles of pipelines that serve homes, businesses, power plants, and industrial facilities. Engineers remain at the heart of those operations, working in fields ranging from civil and mechanical engineering to environmental compliance, operations, and system reliability.

While the company has evolved significantly since 1979, its Oklahoma roots remain strong. Williams continues to be headquartered in Tulsa, maintaining a presence in the state where the business was founded more than a century ago.

The appearance of three Williams companies on the original donor plaque serves as a reminder of the role industry leaders played in building Oklahoma’s engineering community. Their investment helped establish a foundation that continues to support engineering education, professional development, and student opportunities today.

As OEF celebrates its 50th Anniversary, stories like Williams highlight the lasting impact of organizations that invested not only in their own success, but in the future of the engineering profession throughout Oklahoma.