Job Summary
Leads and directs Electric Field Engineering activities for regional operating areas. Provides guidance, direction, and support to engineering staff and assists with and coordinates activities with internal and external customers. Monitors and evaluates engineering staff performance to ensure completion of goals and departmental objectives. Assists in the development of capital budget programs for their respective states. Ensures all projects are designed in accordance with Company standards and applicable guidelines and codes. Collaborate with Engineering peers, Field Operations, and other support groups to ensure the safe, reliable delivery of energy services at the best cost.
Essential Functions
Leads all regional engineering activities
Coaches, develops, and evaluates engineering staff
Assigns and delegates projects and responsibilities to engineering staff
Reviews engineering designs to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, standards, federal, state, and local codes, and long-term system plans
Coordinates and assists in developing long-range system plans
Ensures a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction
Drives functional consistency, process standardization, and operational excellence
Fosters a sense of project ownership and accountability within the local engineering department
Partners with Field Operations, Support Services, Safety, and Finance to meet strategic goals and objectives
Promotes the use of technology, tools, and planning techniques to improve process results
Promotes a safe working environment and public safety
Provides technical and emergency support to Field Operations
Leads a diverse team of qualified individuals, including authority to hire, terminate, promote, demote, coach, develop, and performance-manage employees
Required Qualifications for the Position
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited)
7+ years of demonstrated knowledge and experience with electrical system design, system operations, construction activities, and emergency response
7+ years of previous experience in Engineering or Operations departments
3+ years of previous work experience working at or for an electric utility
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles, system design, budget management, work management, and project management
Strong knowledge of Company policies and procedures related to engineering and operations
Strong knowledge of applicable codes and compliance requirements
Familiarity with engineering design computer applications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with Company budgeting processes and systems
Demonstrated competency in budget origination, management, and forecasting
Ability and willingness to respond to off-hour emergency outages and storm restoration efforts
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Additional Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) upon hire
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification upon hire
Demonstrated knowledge of NIPSCO New Business policy, electric rates, and tariffs
Previous leadership experience over engineering teams
Physical Demands
- Standing - Occasionally
- Walking - Occasionally
- Sitting - Constantly
- Lifting - Rarely
- Carrying - Rarely
- Pushing - Rarely
- Pulling - Rarely
- Climbing - Rarely
- Balancing - Rarely
- Stooping - Rarely
- Kneeling - Rarely
- Crouching - Rarely
- Crawling - Rarely
- Reaching - Rarely
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Occasionally
- Feeling - Rarely
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
- The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
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 responsibilities in support of emergency operations.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
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 [email protected] or 1-888-640-3320
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
E-Verify
NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. 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*:
$113,500.00 - $170,300.00*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.
Posting Start Date:
2026-02-03Posting End Date (if applicable):
2026-02-17Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Similar Jobs
What We Do
NiSource (NYSE: NI) helps energize the lives of its nearly 4 million natural gas and electric customers across six states. Our local utilities – Columbia Gas and NIPSCO – ensure that customers receive safe, reliable and affordable natural gas and electric service each and every day. Our business plan is focused on proactively investing in our energy infrastructure – approximately $1.4 billion a year – to ensure we meet and improve upon our customer commitments for the next 100 years.
We employ more than 7,000 of our neighbors who are actively engaged in the communities we’re privileged to serve, making them great places to live and call home. NiSource is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana – about 35 miles from Chicago – and we maintain a significant corporate presence in Columbus, Ohio. Our utility operations also span Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia
