Leader Field Engineering Electric

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

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.

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