Supervising Engineer - Communication & Control

Overview

Lead communications & control team, handle design, projects, safety and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• capital planning
• design review
• inventory management
• database management
• maintenance coordination
• incident investigation

Tasks

-Provides technical expertise for scoping and planning future capital projects -Interfaces with neighboring utilities concerning maintenance and troubleshooting of communication equipment on common circuits. -Reviews the design of communications tower grounding systems and recommends improvements. -Responsible for ensuring that internal engineering and external engineering firms abide by company standards of control schemes, equipment manufacturers and models. -Leads diverse team of qualified individuals with authority to hire, terminate, promote, demote, coach, develop and performance manage. -Collaborates with operations and field engineers to resolve transmission and distribution system problems. -Inventories, budgets, and orders the instruments and tools required by the field engineering staff. -Ensures field engineers are progressing by providing clear goals aligned with company values, conducting performance reviews, visiting job sites, inspecting work, and coaching employees -Coordinates the maintenance and upkeep of all substation schematic and wiring diagrams, associated engineering records and computer databases. -Provides leadership and technical direction for all C&C capital and maintenance projects -Ensures that communications standards and NIPSCO electric standards are up-to-date -Coordinates communications system maintenance program activities and maintains all associated databases -Sets the example for safety, best practices, work ethic, and company values for the C&C Engineering team -Provides technical assistance and engineering services to various departments within the company as well as industrial and commercial customers. -Maintains replacement parts inventory and issues purchase requisitions for parts or repairs as required. -Provides coaching to field engineers concerning rules and procedures that insure safe working conditions. -Prepares capital budget items for protection and control system improvements to insure continued electric system reliability. -Investigates and documents system interruptions by utilizing the appropriate databases, Remote tools, SERs, EMS system, control prints, and field engineers. -Ensures that field engineers are maintaining uniform and safe testing practices

Requirements

• pe license
• nisource
• operations
• leadership
• nec
• beng

What You Bring

-Broad knowledge and experience in the design and installation of overhead and underground electric installations transmission and distribution facilities. Low -Working knowledge of standard NiSource PC software suite. Medium -Strong interpersonal skills. High -Demonstrated direct interface in providing support to commission audits and inquiries. Medium -Strong organizational & planning skills. High -Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away -Understanding of tariff and Policy & Procedure. -Previous supervisory or management experience that demonstrates the required skills and competencies. -Professional Engineer (PE) License Upon Hire -5+ years of Operations experience -Repetitive Motions - Constantly -Working knowledge of operations support systems.(EASI, WMS, Incident Reporting System, etc) -Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET accredited) -Hearing - Frequently -Minimum 3 years leadership experience over complex programs or projects. -Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Medium -Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly -Strong understanding of National Electrical Safety Code, National Electric Code, Department of Transportation regulations, other industry/state/national codes, standards & regulations related to electric and gas facilities and equipment. Medium -E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish -Master's degree in business or engineering.

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Benefits

-The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

About Nisource

-Provides reliable service by managing infrastructure for natural gas and electricity. -Specializes in energy delivery, including transmission and distribution. -Regularly modernizes systems to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. -Deeply rooted in innovation, integrating renewable energy into the grid. -Involved in large-scale infrastructure projects to enhance energy security. -Known for steady financial performance and a forward-thinking approach.

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-authorized to work in the united states without requiring sponsorship.