Project Engineer-Major Projects/Job Family

NiSource

About The Position

Manage the project engineering and detailed design phase and manage engineering services during the project life cycle for designated projects within the Generation Electric Projects & Construction organization. Apply engineering project management during the project life cycle including project initiation / conceptual engineering, engineering planning, detailed design and drawing submittal, constructability reviews, change control, product testing and acceptance, transition of the product or service to the internal customer and ensure optimum product performance. Manage the development of the engineered product (product scope) and decomposition into a constructible project scope solution while achieving the integrated project objectives. Ensures the elaboration of product scope via best engineering practices and industry standards into specifications that translates into effective project scope definition, integration and organization (WBS), and associated validation and control. Manages and ensures product quality through engineering contractor / Architectural Engineer (AE) performance is maintained. Applies effective product risk management competence into the design packages and drawings. Apply engineering and project management capability and competence utilizing engineering standards and best practice application to ensure optimum NIPSCO rate of return on its product investments Integrate and manage both internal and external stakeholders, operations, AE's, Subject Matter Experts (SME's), etc. to ensure the highest project success rate. Effectively communicate and disseminate relevant engineering status, work performance information, and other pertinent project information to the project management team, project team, and impacted product stakeholders. Provide proactive environment for design optimization. Selection and utilize optimum engineering tools and techniques; engineering planning, engineering performance, engineering monitoring and control, quality testing, inspection and measurement. Integrate the use of project management tools, techniques, and information management systems to the project and its contractors in order to advance the product, effectively communicate, report, and control engineering performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Graduate from a four year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering OR Engineering Technology
10+ years Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in a utility-based environment
Knowledge of applicable computer applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various backgrounds
Good written and oral communication skills
Function as an active team member and contributor
Ability to plan safety into a comprehensive work scope and/or plan
Ability to work in adverse conditions, such climbing to elevated platforms and in all weather conditions
Proficient in coordinating, leading, and facilitating meetings effectively
Ability to travel to support project goals and objectives
Proficient in principles of project management
Advanced knowledge of the processes associated with Fossil Power, Hydro Power, and/or Renewables
Expressed desire or demonstrated ability to move into a management position
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology four-year degree with experience with Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems
Experience working at a generating station or major project group
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Promotes and assures safe working environment
All of the qualifications for a Project Engineer II including
Proficient in engineering/technical theories and principles
Proficient use of basic practices of researching technical design issues
Proficient in evaluating options and risks to make sound recommendations to senior management
Proficient in dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Proficient in written and oral communication skills
Formal understanding and analyzing of interrelationship between systems and component equipment
Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work
Promotes engineering professionalism and standards
Functions as a team leader and key contributor
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects
Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment
Consistently looks for opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches
Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and lead other project engineers as needed within the organization
Utilize PMI and PMBOK standards to ensure project execution is aligned with the group’s project management guidelines and processes
Works closely with the Project Manager and project controls team to manage various aspects of the project’s schedule and cost
Manages the outside engineering firm to ensure scope, schedule, cost, and quality is maintained at all times
Coordinate and review all relevant project documents and drawings with internal stakeholders
Work with engineering firms to provide engineering solutions that effectively meet the project’s goals and objectives, while still adhering to the financial goals of the Company and maintain projects within budgetary constraints
Work a flexible schedule, including overtime, as needed to meet project goals and objectives
Provide cost effective solutions and follow through to provide resolution as issues arise
Develop and maintain applicable project Request for Information (RFI) logs