Electric Utility Project Engineer
Company: NiSource Inc.
Location: Merrillville
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
The Electric Project Engineer is responsible for inspecting
engineering project deliverables, driving continuous improvement,
and improving overall engineering quality through the duties and
responsibilities listed below. They will develop long-term project
deliverable schedules for the Electric Transmission and
Distribution engineering project portfolio and then coordinates
project reviews with internal or external engineers to ensure the
project portfolio is completed efficiently and successfully. The
engineer improves overall Engineering quality by reviewing internal
and contractor engineering deliverables to verify they have been
performed in accordance with existing Standard Project Planning
Packages (SP3s), standards, guides, and processes. The Engineer
contributes to the engineering Quality Management System (QMS) by
incorporating all lessons learned as part of the Plan-Do-Check-Act
(PDCA) cycle of continuous improvement.
Perform the Following Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages the project engineering plan, utilizing Project
Management Institute (PMI) practices as further defined within
NIPSCO's Organization Project Management (OPM) framework while
monitoring key objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
- Recommends and implements action based on overall project
performance to meet stated organization goals with respect to
scope, budget, schedule, and quality as a minimum.
- Driving internal and external consultant quality to ensure
project deliverables are in conformance with project scope,
Standard Project Planning Packages (SP3), work processes,
checklists, guides, and standards.
- Reviews and recommends key project milestones including 30%,
60%, 90% and Issued for Construction (IFC) as defined within
SP3s.
- Recommend actions and prepares project status reports by
collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends to
the Manager of Project Engineering.
- Responsible for completing engineering scorecards and
organizing feedback to Engineers and Engineering Contractors on
individual project performance.
- Drives continuous improvement by participating in the Lessons
Learned process and following through the project life cycle of
Plan-Do-Check Act (PDCA).
- Drive the improvement of engineering deliverables by verifying
that Lessons Learned, Construction Requests for Information (RFI),
and Standard Project Planning Packages (SP3) are utilized.
- Drive resolution of Engineering Requests for Information (RFI)
during all phases of the project life cycle, and incorporate
Lessons Learned and facilitate Project Close-Out processes to drive
improvements to standards, work processes, and Standard Project
Planning Packages (SP3s).
- Manages project stakeholders using cognitive ability, personal
effectiveness, innovation, value based decision-making, integrated
communication (soft and hard skills); conflict resolution, and team
work
- This position will direct and manage the activities of external
project engineering resources.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate from a four year ABET accredited college or university
with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering OR Engineering
Technology.
- Ability to read/interpret drawings/standards and assist in
analyzing/solving problems.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or
commitment to obtain certification within twelve (12) months of
starting work in this position.
- Proficiency in project management methodology, processes,
tools, techniques, and software; increasing personal maturity in
project management (Level 3 maturity)
- Comprehension in project management guidelines, standard,
processes, and job aids.
- Understanding in practices of technical design issues,
evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing
and presenting recommendations.
- Applies an expanded proficiency in leadership, management,
organizational theory, personal, interpersonal skills in a
"situational leadership" application.
- Capability to efficiently perform duties under stringent
deadlines, schedules, and conditions.
- Knowledge of electric utility practices including general
substation and line operation and construction practices.
All Levels:
- Graduate from a four year ABET accredited college or university
with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology
OR Bachelor's degree in Construction Management
Project Engineer/Specialist 2:
- 3+ years of experience in the electric utility industry
- Knowledge in the Transmission or Distribution: Substation,
Communication and/or Line work.
Project Engineer/Specialist 3:
- 6+ years of experience in the electric utility industry.
- Advanced knowledge of electric utility practices including
general substation and line operation and construction
practices.
Senior Project Engineer/Specialist:
- 10+ years of experience in the electric utility industry.
- Leading and coaching project methodology, processes, tools,
techniques, and software with minimal supervision; personal
maturity in project management (Level 3 maturity)
- Advanced knowledge of electric utility practices including
general substation and line operation and construction
practices.
Desired Additional Qualifications:
- Professional Engineering License
Disclaimer
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of
all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by
respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others
opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and
opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external
partners.
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your
Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different
world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of
life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate
in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities
in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin
or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,
or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is
expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all
aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe
conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support
our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your
co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote
productivity through good work habits.
Posting Start Date:
2023-03-03-08:00
Posting End Date (if applicable):
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the
posting end date.
Keywords: NiSource Inc., Gary , Electric Utility Project Engineer, Engineering , Merrillville, Indiana
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