Leader Communications Engineering

$107,000 - $160,500/Yr

NiSource - Merrillville, IN

Full-time - Senior

Merrillville, IN

Utilities

About the position

This position provides leadership and direction to the Communication Engineering team at NIPSCO, focusing on the design, engineering, management, and technical support of the Communication Network. The role involves guiding and supervising the engineering staff, ensuring project completion according to company standards, and providing technical expertise to solve complex engineering problems. The incumbent will also be responsible for planning, monitoring performance, and collaborating with various departments to achieve safe and reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of NIPSCO's Communication Networks including managing the planning, design, and execution of maintenance and capital projects.
• Communicates key messages regarding the organization's vision and values.
• Establishes implementation plans for Communication Engineering objectives and goals.
• Identifies and explores opportunities to develop or improve internal/external partnerships.
• Identifies areas for departmental improvements and develops plans to achieve them.
• Develop and execute the annual capital program.
• Develop methods to measure the performance of the engineering department that are linked with NiSource business goals.
• Develop strategic long-range plans.
• Guide the engineering team in project management and provide engineering direction throughout the project life cycle.
• Work with external engineering contractors to ensure project quality, constructability, as well as conformance to all company standards, procedures, applicable safety codes, and long-term system plans.
• Provide technical support for internal departments and associate project stakeholders.
• Research, specify, order, and coordinate material purchases and establish stocking levels of major communication equipment.
• Verify Communication Engineering's methods and procedures are kept current with the latest and best industry safety requirements and engineering practices.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Assigns and delegates projects and responsibilities to engineering staff.
• Drives functional consistency, process standardization, and operational excellence involving change throughout the department.
• Promotes safe working environment for company employees and ensures public safety on all communication projects.
• Participates in storm restoration activities and other emergencies.
• Receives input from Operations groups on engineered designs; evaluates and improves the quality of future designs and processes within Engineering.
• Interfaces and works with various interconnected companies, utilities, and entities such as INDOT, REMC, FERC, NERC and MISO where appropriate.
• Ensures Communication Engineers are progressing by providing clear goals aligned with company values, assisting with performance reviews, visiting job sites, inspecting work, and coaching employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology or a related field (ABET accredited preferred).
• Minimum of 7 to 12 years of electric utility/telecom experience in Wireless, Fiber, or Serial Communication System Design, with at least 5 years in significant performance roles.
• Expertise in researching technical design issues, evaluating alternatives, and making sound recommendations.
• Ability to read and interpret various types of engineering drawings.
• Strong planning, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, support, and guide engineering employees and contractors in a technical environment.
• Experience in engineering project management, including contractor management and standard methodologies for engineering projects.
• Strong computer skills for engineering, communications, reports, databases, and spreadsheets.

Nice-to-haves

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts