Gas Standards Engineer - Entry Level to Sr

NiSource•Merrillville, IN

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gas Standards Engineer - Entry Level to Sr Full Time Perm Way of Work: Hybrid Salary: $67,900 - $165,300, depending on level and experience Location: Columbus, OH Relocation Assistance Provided NiSource is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the U.S., serving millions of customers across six states. We're more than an energy provider-we're a team committed to innovation, inclusion, and growth. At NiSource, you'll find a workplace that encourages collaboration, supports professional development, and empowers employees to make an impact. The Gas Standards department develops and administers consistent construction, operating, maintenance policies, procedures, and material specifications to enhance operational excellence across NiSource distribution operations. As a Gas Standards Engineer, you'll play a critical role in shaping the safety and reliability of our gas system: Setting the Standards: Develop and maintain company gas standards for materials, construction practices, operations, and engineering processes across transmission lines, distribution mains, service lines, measurement and regulation stations, underground storage, LNG facilities, and related assets. Driving Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work meets federal, state, and industry codes to support safe, cost-effective, and constructible operations. Investigating & Innovating: Analyze material failures, evaluate new products, and approve materials for company use to keep our system efficient and resilient. Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with Operations, Design Engineering, Major Projects, Compliance, Legal, and external suppliers to align standards and deliver solutions that work.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year ABET accredited Engineering or Engineering Technologyâ¯program
Valid Driver's License
Knowledge of Standards Evaluation Approval Systems: How organizations review and approve changes to processes and procedures
Knowledge of basic practices of researching technical design issues, evaluating alternatives, and making sound recommendations
Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and industry codes, rules and regulations e.g., 49CFR 192, ASTM, ASME, API
Knowledge of computer applications, i.e. AutoCAD, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite
Comfort and ability to lead meetings with large audiences
1+ year of natural gas industry experience
2+ years of natural gas industry experience
3+ years of of natural gas industry experience
5+ years of natural gas industry experience

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Project management capabilities
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, petroleum, welding, and/or civil engineering

Responsibilities

Create and maintain gas standards for operations, maintenance, design, construction, and materials used in pipelines and facilities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local codes.
Collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to evaluate and update standards that balance safety, technical needs, cost, and operational efficiency.
Produce key deliverables such as Gas Standards, Operational Notices, Material Standards, and guidance documents.
Approve materials and investigate failures by coordinating with Supply Chain and Engineering, evaluating new products, meeting with manufacturers, and conducting root cause analyses.
Provide technical support for standards-related issues, integrity management programs (DIMP, TIMP, SIMP), and Safety Management System actions.
Prepare reports and analyses on material performance, facility failures, and pilot evaluations for internal teams and regulatory steering committees.

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