Manager Substation Engineering Job at NiSource, Merrillville, IN

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  • NiSource
  • Merrillville, IN

Job Description

Job Title: Manager Substation Engineering

Job Code: 106070

Summary

Direct the daily activities of the substation engineering staff. Supervise and coordinate the utilization of engineering manpower to ensure that substation power equipment and protective relay/control systems are designed, installed, tested, maintained, and operate properly.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervises the assignment of engineering personnel and sets department goals for Substation Design.
  • Works internally with Transmission Planning, Transmission Line Engineering, Transmission Operations, Distribution Engineering and Operations, Substation Operations, Plant Operations, Major Accounts and Construction regarding the installation and maintenance of new and existing substation facilities
  • Ensures that Substation Engineering's methods and procedures are kept current with the latest and best industry safety requirements and engineering practices
  • Manages the coordination and scheduling of substation capital projects
  • Manages the investigation of electric system interruptions for proper relay and control operation.
  • Manages the technical support for the operations of all company and customer substation work
  • Manages the major substation equipment emergency inventory
  • Generates and maintains Capital and O/M budgets for the Substation Engineering department.
  • Manages the maintenance of all required technical records and computer-based programs.
  • Inspects work and checks progress of projects and documents details for performance evaluations.
  • Ensures that design and testing activities maintain uniform and safe practices.
  • Solves personnel and staffing problems
Required Qualifications for Position
  • Knowledge normally acquired through a formal engineering curriculum: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or in other related fields.
  • Must have good planning, organizational, verbal and written communications skills.
  • High level of knowledge of electric transmission and power system operations and design.
  • General knowledge of power plant operations, rates, tariffs, State and Federal regulations and codes of conduct, and NERC and ECAR policies and Company procedures.
  • Fundamental knowledge of supervisory/managerial principles.
  • Communication and motivation skills to lead technical personnel.
  • Ability to train and develop personnel.
  • Ability to interact with customers and explain technical issues.
  • Knowledge of Capital and O/M budgeting systems.
  • Knowledge of both typical and engineering PC applications.
  • Requires the ability to respond to emergency situations and work outside the normal schedule.
  • Must be capable of explaining complex technical issues and interacting with major industrial customers.
  • Duties require both office and "field" work. Field environment can include exposure to high voltage and hazardous chemicals in industrial locations.
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
  • Advanced degree or Professional Engineer Certification.
  • Professional Engineer License
  • Certification as a Project Management Professional.
  • Fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
  • Specific knowledge of system configuration and operation of electric transmission and distribution facilities.
  • Knowledge of safety policies/procedures, material/supply systems, and electric/material standards.
  • Knowledge of union contracts and safety policies/procedures.

Disclaimer

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

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, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, 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.

Salary Range:
$125,800.00 - $188,600.00

Posting Start Date:
2024-10-15

Posting End Date (if applicable):
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. NiSource

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