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NiSource

Project Engineer- New Power Generation Construction

Valparaiso Eastport Center, USA · Staff+ · Contract

Work authorization required$70k-$145kDetected 61 days ago
Project ManagementForecastingExcelLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The Project Engineer applies engineering project management principles to ensure engineered products are safe, constructible, cost‑effective, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
  • Candidates will be hired at Project Engineer I, II, or III level depending on experience, technical depth, and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

  • This role is responsible for managing engineering activities across the project life cycle, from conceptual engineering through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and transition to operations.
  • Manages engineering scope and supports detailed design through all phases of the project life cycle
  • Applies engineering project management practices during conceptual engineering, detailed design, constructability reviews, change control, testing, acceptance, and transition to operations
  • Works closely with the Project Manager and project controls team to support schedule, cost, and change management
  • Assists with constructability reviews and design issue resolution

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited university or international equivalent
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from ABET-accredited university or international equivalent
  • Minimum 4-7 years of engineering experience in utility, construction, or industrial environments
  • Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience in utility‑based or power generation environments
  • Knowledge of standard computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Proficiency in project management principles
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work in adverse field conditions, including elevation, weather, and industrial environments
  • Ability to travel as required to support project goals

Nice to have

  • Experience with electric transmission, distribution, or power generation facilities
  • Experience working at generating stations or major capital project organizations
  • Advanced knowledge of fossil, hydro, and/or renewable power generation systems
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or active pursuit
  • Expressed interest or demonstrated potential for future project or people leadership roles

Skills

  • Promotes and ensures a safe working environment in both office and field settings
  • Ensures engineering deliverables meet company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements
  • Monitors engineering contractor and AE firm performance for scope, schedule, cost, and quality
  • Applies product and project risk management techniques to reduce technical, schedule, and cost risk
  • Effectively communicates engineering status, issues, and performance metrics to project leadership
  • Utilizes engineering and project management tools, PMIS, and performance dashboards to monitor progress
  • Assists with RFIs, technical resolutions, and engineering issue close‑out

Compensation

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Role Focus: Learning, technical execution support, and foundational project engineering

Equal 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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
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