T&D Project Engineer - Level 2, Level 3 or Senior

Electric T&D Project Engineer will support the quality and successful delivery of the Electric T&D engineering project portfolio in Merrillville, IN.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project engineering plan using PMI practices within NIPSCO’s Organization Project Management (OPM) framework, including objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance and recommend or implement actions to meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Verify internal and external consultant deliverables align to project scope, SP3s, work processes, checklists, guides, and standards.
• Review key deliverables at 30%, 60%, 90%, and Issued for Construction (IFC) stages.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize project information and trends; prepare status reports and recommendations for the Manager of Project Engineering.
• Complete engineering scorecards and organize performance feedback for engineers and engineering contractors.
• Support continuous improvement using lessons learned and the PDCA project life cycle.
• Confirm that lessons learned, construction Requests for Information (RFIs), and SP3s are incorporated into engineering deliverables.
• Drive resolution of engineering RFIs across the project life cycle and facilitate project closeout to strengthen standards, work processes, and SP3s.
• Manage project stakeholders through communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, innovation, and value-based decision-making.
• Direct and manage activities of external project engineering resources.
• Meet role expectations by level:
  • Level 2: develop and maintain processes, tools, techniques, resources, and procedures to manage the engineering project portfolio and support enterprise strategic objectives.
  • Level 3: independently develop and manage the project engineering plan.
  • Senior: serve as subject matter expert in Electric T&D Project Engineering and provide advanced leadership.
• Define, create, and apply quality deliverables that support the QMS program for contractor and internal engineering work.
• Mentor and train by level:
  • Mentor Level 2 employees on project engineering methods and processes.
  • Lead trainer for Level 2 employees.
• Lead and implement engineering change management with minimal supervision (per role expectations).

Requirements

• Engineer track: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university.
• Specialist track: Engineering Technology degree/program graduate.
• Ability to perform duties efficiently under stringent deadlines, schedules, and conditions.
• Knowledge of electric utility practices, including general substation and line operation and construction practices, appropriate to the position.
• Level 2:
  • Three or more years of experience in the electric utility industry.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and standards and assist in analyzing and solving problems.
  • Working proficiency in project management methodology, processes, tools, techniques, software, guidelines, standards, and job aids.
  • Understanding of technical design issues, evaluation of alternatives, development of recommendations, and presentation of recommendations.
  • Expanded proficiency in leadership, management, organizational theory, and interpersonal skills using a situational leadership approach.
• Level 3:
  • Five or more years of experience in the electric utility industry.
  • Proficient understanding of technical design issues, evaluation of alternatives, development of recommendations, and presentation of recommendations.
  • Proficient knowledge of project management guidelines, standards, processes, and job aids.
  • Ability to lead and coach others in project methodology, processes, tools, techniques, and software with supervision.
  • Advanced knowledge of electric utility practices and demonstrated situational leadership capability.
• Senior:
  • Ten or more years of experience in the electric utility industry.
  • Mastery of technical design practices, evaluation of alternatives, development of recommendations, and presentation of recommendations.
  • Mastery of project management guidelines, standards, processes, and job aids.
  • Ability to lead and coach others in project methodology, processes, tools, techniques, and software with minimal supervision.
  • Advanced situational leadership capability and advanced knowledge of electric utility practices.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or commitment to obtain within twelve months of starting.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license upon hire.

Physical Demands

• The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Public Utility / Emergency Needs

• NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7.
• Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside typical responsibilities.

Work Authorization

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Safety Statement

• Employees are expected to follow safety requirements, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for themselves and their coworkers.

Workplace Connection

• NiSource values a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work.

Veteran Hiring & Inclusion

• NiSource supports veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• NiSource provides equal employment opportunities without regard to protected status, as defined by law.
• Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

ADA Accommodations

• For reasonable accommodations during the hiring process or to perform essential functions, contact OneHR: [email protected] or 1-888-640-3320.

Additional Information

• Location: Merrillville, IN (onsite)
• Salary range: $82,200.00 - $170,300.00 per year (based on skills, job-related knowledge, relevant experience, and internal pay equity)
• Posting start date: 2026-10-11
• Posting end date: 2026-10-22
• E-Verify: NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program.