engineering
Posted 16 hours agoCommunications & Control Engineer - Job Family
at NiSource
Remote
Responsibilities
- While not design engineers, Telecomm Field Engineers collaborate closely with design teams to ensure systems meet operational needs and performance standards.
- 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
- Telecomm Field Engineers work hands-on in the field with technologies such as fiber optics, microwave radio systems, RF systems, RF (900Mhz) and fiber optic Field Area Networks (FANs), MPLS-TP nodes, SCADA systems, and carrier-grade protection systems.
- Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Understanding of fiber optic systems, RF technologies, microwave radio equipment, and SCADA systems.
- Familiarity with MPLS-TP, Ethernet networking, IP routing protocols, and SCADA communication standards (e.g., DNP3, Modbus).
- Ability to use engineering software and tools for testing and diagnostics.
- Strong understanding of utility communication systems and their role in grid reliability.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- experience involving radar, radio, or electronic communication systems.
- Familiarity with cellular technologies and infrastructure.
- Knowledge of NERC/CIP standards and utility communication compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, SEL AcSELerator, SCADA system interfaces, and Python scripting PLC’s, Industrial Automation, Telecomm Systems.
- Understanding of carrier protection systems, tuners, wave-traps, utility line protection systems.
- Familiarity with utility-specific technologies such as Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI).
- Experience Engineer 1/ Specialist 1 : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, or related field. Engineer/Specialist 2 : Bachelor’s + 3 years of relevant experience or Master’s + 2 years.
- Engineer/Specialist 3 : Bachelor’s + 7 years or Master’s + 5 years.
- Senior Engineer/Sr. Specialist : Bachelor’s + 10 years or Master’s + 8 years.
- 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
- Engineer 1/Associate Engineer $67,900 - $101,900 Engineer 2/ Specialist 2 $79,800 - $119,600 Engineer 3 / Specialist 3 $93,800 - $140,700 Senior Engineer / Senior Specialist $110,200 - $165,300 The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and
- 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 - $165,300.00 *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 .
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
- Job Summary – Telecommunication & Control Field Engineer This position is responsible for the implementation, analysis, testing, operation and maintenance of advanced communication and control systems that support the reliable operation of electric utility infrastructure.
- Supports configuration and validation of MPLS-TP nodes and network devices operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps.
- Participates in field verification of carrier protection systems and remote terminal units (RTUs).
- Aids in the analysis of system faults and communication failures to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Works with design engineers to ensure field implementations align with system requirements and standards.
- Maintains documentation and records for system configurations, test results, and maintenance activities.
- Develops and maintains RTU configurations, network configurations and routing schemes for SCADA, MPLS-TP, and FAN systems.
- Analyzes system performance metrics and recommends improvements to enhance reliability and throughput.
- Provides technical support for field personnel and assists in training on new systems and technologies.
- Conducts peer reviews of junior engineers’ work and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.