T&D Project Engineer - Level 2, Level 3 or Senior

NiSource•Merrillville, IN

2d•$82,200 - $170,300

About The Position

The Electric T&D Project Engineer supports the quality and successful delivery of the Electric T&D engineering project portfolio. The role develops long-term project deliverable schedules, coordinates reviews with internal and external engineers, and evaluates engineering deliverables for compliance with project scope, Standard Project Planning Packages (SP3s), standards, guides, and work processes. The Project Engineer also contributes to the Engineering Quality Management System (QMS) by incorporating lessons learned through the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle of continuous improvement. The position belongs to the T&D Project Engineer job family and may be filled at Project Engineer Level 2, Project Engineer Level 3, or Senior Project Engineer level. Placement depends on education, relevant experience, demonstrated knowledge and skills, and ability to meet the qualifications and responsibilities for the selected level. Level 2 performs core responsibilities with appropriate guidance and oversight. Level 3 additionally develops and maintains processes and tools for managing the engineering project portfolio, supports QMS quality deliverables, develops and resolves engineering RFIs, incorporates lessons learned into process improvements, and mentors Level 2 employees. The Senior level independently develops and manages the project engineering plan, leads engineering change management with minimal supervision, serves as a lead trainer for Level 2 employees, and acts as a subject matter expert in Electric T&D Project Engineering. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts because NiSource provides essential services 24/7. This may involve working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside typical responsibilities. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Engineer track: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university.
Specialist track: Graduate of an Engineering Technology degree or program.
Ability to perform duties efficiently under stringent deadlines, schedules, and conditions.
Knowledge of electric utility practices, including general substation and line operation and construction practices, at a level appropriate to the position.
Level 2: Three or more years of experience in the electric utility industry.
Level 2: Ability to read and interpret drawings and standards and assist in analyzing and solving problems.
Level 2: Working proficiency in project management methodology, processes, tools, techniques, software, guidelines, standards, and job aids.
Level 2: Understanding of technical design issues, evaluation of alternatives, development of sound recommendations, and presentation of recommendations.
Level 2: Expanded proficiency in leadership, management, organizational theory, and interpersonal skills using a situational leadership approach.
Level 3: Five or more years of experience in the electric utility industry.
Level 3: Proficient understanding of technical design issues, evaluation of alternatives, development of sound recommendations, and presentation of recommendations.
Level 3: Proficient knowledge of project management guidelines, standards, processes, and job aids.
Level 3: Ability to lead and coach others in project methodology, processes, tools, techniques, and software with supervision.
Level 3: Advanced knowledge of electric utility practices and demonstrated situational leadership capability.
Senior: Ten or more years of experience in the electric utility industry.
Senior: Mastery of technical design practices, evaluation of alternatives, development of sound recommendations, and presentation of recommendations.
Senior: Mastery of project management guidelines, standards, processes, and job aids.
Senior: Ability to lead and coach others in project methodology, processes, tools, techniques, and software with minimal supervision.
Senior: Advanced situational leadership capability and advanced knowledge of electric utility practices.
Project Management Professional certification or commitment to obtain certification within twelve months of starting in the position.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license upon hire.

Responsibilities

Manage the project engineering plan using Project Management Institute practices within NIPSCO’s Organization Project Management framework, including key objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
Monitor project performance and recommend or implement actions to meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality goals.
Verify that internal and external consultant deliverables conform to project scope, SP3s, work processes, checklists, guides, and standards.
Review key project milestones, including 30%, 60%, 90%, and Issued for Construction deliverables.
Collect, analyze, and summarize project information and trends; recommend actions and prepare status reports for the Manager of Project Engineering.
Complete engineering scorecards and organize performance feedback for engineers and engineering contractors.
Support continuous improvement through lessons learned and the PDCA project life cycle.
Verify that lessons learned, construction Requests for Information, and SP3s are incorporated into engineering deliverables.
Drive resolution of engineering RFIs throughout the project life cycle and facilitate project closeout to improve standards, work processes, and SP3s.
Manage project stakeholders through communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, innovation, and value-based decision-making.
Direct and manage the activities of external project engineering resources.
At Level 3, develop and maintain processes, tools, techniques, resources, and procedures for managing the engineering project portfolio and supporting enterprise strategic objectives.
At Level 3, define, create, and apply quality deliverables supporting the QMS program for contractor and internal engineering work.
At Level 3, develop and review engineering RFIs, drive their resolution, incorporate lessons learned into project closeout and process improvements, and mentor Level 2 employees.
At the Senior level, independently develop and manage the project engineering plan, lead and implement engineering change management with minimal supervision, train Level 2 employees, and serve as an Electric T&D Project Engineering subject matter expert.