Electrical Engineer - Electric Generation (Multiple Openings)

NiSource • Valparaiso, IN

20h

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer – Electric Generation supports the safe, reliable operation of generating station electrical systems by designing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting protective relaying, controls, and station equipment. This role leads and/or supports electrical upgrades and testing programs, coordinates with Operations and Maintenance, contractors, and outage schedules, and ensures required compliance activities (including applicable NERC/FERC testing and documentation) are completed. This position is posted as a five-level job family (Associate Engineer through Senior Engineer); the successful candidate will be placed at the level that best aligns with their education, experience, and demonstrated qualifications.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
• Specific knowledge of protective relaying principles and testing concepts
• Ability to devise and apply specific test procedures related to protective relay control systems and their associated elements
• Ability to troubleshoot relay control schemes in a logical manner
• Ability to operate complex electrical test and measurement equipment and accurately interpret results
• Organizational and planning skills to plan workload and logically layout project schedules
• Demonstrated knowledge of generating station design, operations, and maintenance practices
• Proficiency in engineering principles and experience in work included in responsibilities outlined above
• Proficient in the use of computers, diagnostic test equipment, reading and interpreting electrical prints and schematics
• Ability to comprehend and translate technical papers and standards
• Ability to apply root cause analysis principles and relate inspection observations to operating and maintenance practices
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited) college or university program or degree earned by May 2026
• 0–12 months relevant experience (for Associate Engineer)
• Valid driver’s license
• 1+ years relevant experience (for Engineer 1)
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals (for Engineer 1)
• Ability to prepare cost estimates under supervision (for Engineer 1)
• 4+ years of equivalent experience (for Engineer 2)
• Growing expertise in engineering principles and project execution (for Engineer 2)
• 9+ years of equivalent experience (for Engineer 3)
• Ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior engineers (for Engineer 3)
• 12+ years of equivalent experience (for Senior Engineer)
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles, compliance standards (for Senior Engineer)
• Strong leadership, coaching, and project management skills (for Senior Engineer)
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited) college or university program or degree earned by May 2026 (Preferred for Associate Engineer)
• Familiarity with NIPSCO system configuration and utility codes (Preferred for Engineer 2)
• PMP certification; advanced project management skills (Preferred for Engineer 2)
• EIT/PE certification; PMP certification (Preferred for Engineer 3)
• Advanced degree in Business or Engineering (Preferred for Senior Engineer)

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety as the primary consideration in planning and executing all work, testing, and projects.
• Develop and apply protective relaying and control schemes: originate/update relaying schematics, follow established design control logic, and ensure compliance with proper relaying practices and NIPSCO standards.
• Review designs and support field execution: verify drawings and field wiring; provide on-site engineering support and direction to operations, maintenance, construction, and contractors to ensure equipment is installed and operates as intended.
• Perform and/or direct commissioning and maintenance testing: acceptance, calibration, functional testing, final load checks, and periodic inspections/maintenance of protective relays, control systems, and major station electrical equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers, generators, motors, instrument transformers, regulators, CTs/PTs, inverters/UPS, batteries, chargers).
• Maintain station monitoring and condition-assessment capabilities including DFR/SER equipment and infrared scans; analyze results, identify emerging issues, and recommend/track mitigations.
• Troubleshoot protective relaying/control schemes and station equipment; respond to trouble calls and provide after-hours support as needed to restore reliable operation.
• Lead projects as Project Manager/Technical Lead: define scope, develop proposals/specifications, develop schedules and cost estimates, manage budgets/forecasts, support bid evaluation, administer contracts, procure materials, coordinate multi-craft work in a union environment, and oversee inspection/testing and closeout documentation.
• Drive reliability and performance improvement: investigate equipment and O&M practices impacting reliability/availability/efficiency/cost/safety/environmental compliance; perform root cause analysis; implement cost-effective corrective actions; develop monitoring programs and evaluate operating/PM trends to verify results.
• Ensure compliance and records management: review work for adherence to engineering standards/codes; plan and execute work during planned/unplanned outages including required NERC/FERC testing; document test data and maintain current electrical prints and schematics.
• Provide technical assistance across Generation and coach/mentor operations and maintenance personnel to improve technical capability, repair quality, and test/documentation practices.
• Lead, perform and properly document, all mandated NERC/FERC testing.

Benefits

• Continuous service to customers at all times
• Work outside of normal work hours and perform tasks outside of normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations
• Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers
• Inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level