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

NiSource Merrillville, IN

Merrillville, IN

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$82k - $170k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Engineering

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Job Description

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: OneHR@nisource.com 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.

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