engineering
Posted Apr 17Project Engineer-New Power Generation Construction/Job Family
at NiSource
On-site
Responsibilities
- Manage the development of the engineered product (product scope) and decomposition into a constructible project scope solution while achieving the integrated project objectives.
- Integrate the use of project management tools, techniques, and information management systems to the project and its contractors in order to advance the product, effectively communicate, report, and control engineering performance.
- Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.
- Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.
Requirements
- qualifications for a Project Engineer II including Proficient in engineering/technical theories and principles Proficient use of basic practices of researching technical design issues Proficient in evaluating options and risks to make sound recommendations to senior management Proficient in dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds Proficient in written and oral communication skills Formal understanding and analyzing of interrelationship between
- Qualifications For Position Bachelor's Degree Graduate from a four year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering OR Engineering Technology 10+ years Minimum of 10 years of engineering
- experience in a utility-based environment Knowledge of applicable computer applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various backgrounds Good written and oral communication skills Function as an active team member and contributor Ability to plan safety into a comprehensive work scope and/or plan Ability to work in adverse conditions, such climbing to elevated platforms and in all weather conditions Proficient in coordinating, leading, and facilitating
- Qualifications for Position Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology four-year degree with
- experience with Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems
- Experience working at a generating station or major project group Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Upon Hire Physical Demands The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and
- As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times.
- To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal
Benefits
- You can view or download them using the links below: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away Salary Range*: $67,900.00 - $140,700.00 *The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant
- experience , as well as internal pay equity . Posting Start Date: 2026-04-17 Posting End Date (if applicable): Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Contact
- ADA Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320 Safety Statement Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.
Additional details
- ***Position can be filled at Project Engineer levels 1, 2 and 3 depending on experience level**
- Job Summary Manage the project engineering and detailed design phase and manage engineering services during the project life cycle for designated projects within the Generation Electric Projects & Construction organization.
- Apply engineering project management during the project life cycle including project initiation / conceptual engineering, engineering planning, detailed design and drawing submittal, constructability reviews, change control, product testing and acceptance, transition of the product or service to the internal customer and ensure optimum product performance.
- Ensures the elaboration of product scope via best engineering practices and industry standards into specifications that translates into effective project scope definition, integration and organization (WBS), and associated validation and control.
- Manages and ensures product quality through engineering contractor / Architectural Engineer (AE) performance is maintained.
- Applies effective product risk management competence into the design packages and drawings.
- Apply engineering and project management capability and competence utilizing engineering standards and best practice application to ensure optimum NIPSCO rate of return on its product investments Integrate and manage both internal and external stakeholders, operations, AE's, Subject Matter Experts (SME's), etc. to ensure the highest project success rate.
- Effectively communicate and disseminate relevant engineering status, work performance information, and other pertinent project information to the project management team, project team, and impacted product stakeholders.
- Provide proactive environment for design optimization.
- Selection and utilize optimum engineering tools and techniques; engineering planning, engineering performance, engineering monitoring and control, quality testing, inspection and measurement.