Job Summary
Manage functions and activities of the Communications and control team, including development of material, design and installation standards. Manage trouble calls across the system, facilitate design and operating best practices throughout the organization. Maintain close communications and working relationships with various Operating, engineering, and staff departments in an effort to provide needed technical support and direction. Insure the personal and professional development of the comm and control Team
Essential Functions
- Sets the example for safety, best practices, work ethic, and company values for the C&C Engineering team
- Leads diverse team of qualified individuals with authority to hire, terminate, promote, demote, coach, develop and performance manage.
- Provides leadership and technical direction for all C&C capital and maintenance projects
- Provides technical expertise for scoping and planning future capital projects
- Ensures field engineers are progressing by providing clear goals aligned with company values, conducting performance reviews, visiting job sites, inspecting work, and coaching employees
- Ensures that field engineers are maintaining uniform and safe testing practices
- Provides coaching to field engineers concerning rules and procedures that insure safe working conditions.
- Collaborates with operations and field engineers to resolve transmission and distribution system problems.
- Investigates and documents system interruptions by utilizing the appropriate databases, Remote tools, SERs, EMS system, control prints, and field engineers.
- Responsible for ensuring that internal engineering and external engineering firms abide by company standards of control schemes, equipment manufacturers and models.
- Reviews the design of communications tower grounding systems and recommends improvements.
- Provides technical assistance and engineering services to various departments within the company as well as industrial and commercial customers.
- Coordinates communications system maintenance program activities and maintains all associated databases
- Interfaces with neighboring utilities concerning maintenance and troubleshooting of communication equipment on common circuits.
- Maintains replacement parts inventory and issues purchase requisitions for parts or repairs as required.
- Ensures that communications standards and NIPSCO electric standards are up-to-date
- Inventories, budgets, and orders the instruments and tools required by the field engineering staff.
- Prepares capital budget items for protection and control system improvements to insure continued electric system reliability.
- Coordinates the maintenance and upkeep of all substation schematic and wiring diagrams, associated engineering records and computer databases.
Required Qualifications for Position
- Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET accredited)
- 5+ years of Operations experience
- Minimum 3 years leadership experience over complex programs or projects.
- Broad knowledge and experience in the design and installation of overhead and underground electric installations transmission and distribution facilities. Low
- Strong understanding of National Electrical Safety Code, National Electric Code, Department of Transportation regulations, other industry/state/national codes, standards & regulations related to electric and gas facilities and equipment. Medium
- Working knowledge of standard NiSource PC software suite. Medium
- Working knowledge of operations support systems.(EASI, WMS, Incident Reporting System, etc)
- Strong interpersonal skills. High
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Medium
- Strong organizational & planning skills. High
- Demonstrated direct interface in providing support to commission audits and inquiries. Medium
- Understanding of tariff and Policy & Procedure.
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
- Master's degree in business or engineering.
- Previous supervisory or management experience that demonstrates the required skills and competencies.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License Upon Hire
Physical Demands
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Occasionally
- Lifting - Constantly
- Carrying - Constantly
- Pushing - Constantly
- Pulling - Constantly
- Climbing - Constantly
- Balancing - Constantly
- Stooping - Constantly
- Kneeling - Constantly
- Crouching - Constantly
- Crawling - Frequently
- Reaching - Constantly
- Handling - Constantly
- Grasping - Constantly
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Frequently
- Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
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 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. 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
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Salary Range*:
$110,200.00 - $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.
Posting Start Date:
2025-11-07
Posting End Date (if applicable):
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.