Design Engineering Manager

NiSource•Columbus, OH

35d

About The Position

Provides leadership and direction to the Design Engineering staff in line with the organizations vision and values. Develops departmental plans to achieve short term and long range goals. Provides guidance and support to staff to ensure professional development and to accomplish department objectives. Builds and develops strategic internal/external relationships to help achieve department objectives. Facilitates and encourages the improvement of existing processes, policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the performance of the staff to ensure the completion of goals and department objectives. Collaborates with peers within NiSource to ensure effective solutions. This role is preferred to be based in Columbus, OH. However, candidates may reside within 50 miles of a NiSource reporting office to be eligible for consideration Essential Functions Communicates key messages regarding the organizations vision and values Establishes implementation plans for Field Engineering objectives and goals Identifies and explores opportunities to develop or improve internal/external partnerships Identifies areas for departmental improvements and develops plans to achieve them Develops and executes the annual capital program Develops methods to measure the performance of the engineering department that are linked with NiSource business goals Identifies development opportunities for engineering leadership team Develops strategic long-range facility plans Partners with Field Operations, and Compliance to meet state and federal operating codes Partners with appropriate stakeholders to ensure the exceptional delivery of support services Provides superior support to our business partners The Design Engineering department clearly understands the organization vision and values Executes all Design Engineering operating plan objectives and goal Ensures strong strategic internal/external partnerships Implement effective infrastructure capital investment plans that support and align with regulatory strategies Implements effective improvements for existing engineering policies, procedures, and practices Meets annual capital and O&M budget goals Utilizes meaningful metrics to drive performance ensure accountability Continued and progressive development of engineering leadership team Ensures positive relationships with federal, state and municipal agencies Ensures our infrastructure is able to safely and reliably deliver service to all of our customers

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
4-6 years years operations experience in Regulation, Measurement, Electronic Measurement or Operations Engineering
Demonstrated experience in business case analysis
Demonstrated leadership capabilities in operations department in a technical function
Knowledge of company policies and procedures relative to operations
Knowledge of applicable codes and compliance issues
Familiarity with common computer applications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with company budgeting processes and systems
Demonstrated knowledge & experience in system design
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and standard
Ability to comprehend and translate technical papers and standards
Knowledge & experience of measurement & regulation equipment operation and design
Knowledge & experience of transmission pipeline operations and design
Demonstrated knowledge of gas operations in land rights interpretation, contracts and construction
Understanding of statistical principles and their applications
Working knowledge of NiSource policies, procedures and standards
Knowledge of gas utility infrastructure
Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations
Highly skilled in the use of AutoCad, Excel, & design support systems (e.g. Technical Toolbox, GasCalc)
Skilled with Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to incorporate cost saving principals in daily operations
Demonstrated competency in budget origination, management and forecasting
Understanding of gas supply function & policies and interstate pipeline contracts
Understanding of service & tariff conditions to large industrial & commercial transportation customers
Thorough knowledge of NiSource compliance and safety issues
Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business or Engineering
Engineering and Operations proficiency gained through previous experience
Professional Engineering license

Responsibilities

Communicates key messages regarding the organizations vision and values
Establishes implementation plans for Field Engineering objectives and goals
Identifies and explores opportunities to develop or improve internal/external partnerships
Identifies areas for departmental improvements and develops plans to achieve them
Develops and executes the annual capital program
Develops methods to measure the performance of the engineering department that are linked with NiSource business goals
Identifies development opportunities for engineering leadership team
Develops strategic long-range facility plans
Partners with Field Operations, and Compliance to meet state and federal operating codes
Partners with appropriate stakeholders to ensure the exceptional delivery of support services
Provides superior support to our business partners
The Design Engineering department clearly understands the organization vision and values
Executes all Design Engineering operating plan objectives and goal
Ensures strong strategic internal/external partnerships
Implement effective infrastructure capital investment plans that support and align with regulatory strategies
Implements effective improvements for existing engineering policies, procedures, and practices
Meets annual capital and O&M budget goals
Utilizes meaningful metrics to drive performance ensure accountability
Continued and progressive development of engineering leadership team
Ensures positive relationships with federal, state and municipal agencies
Ensures our infrastructure is able to safely and reliably deliver service to all of our customers