NiSource

ISP Analyst - Transmission

NiSource$82K — $123K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
  • 3+ years of relevant electric utility experience.
  • Strong understanding of transmission planning concepts, including key assumptions and scenario analysis.
  • Experience using transmission planning tools like PSS®E and PowerGEM TARA.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret complex technical data.
  • Effective communication skills for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of foundational project management principles to support cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

  • Model ambiguity in location-centric transmission planning assumptions.
  • Work with Transmission to establish planning guardrails.
  • Assess impacts of risks on transmission planning scenarios.
  • Incorporate Transmission insights into company-wide planning efforts.
  • Manage tasks with minimal supervision and prioritize competing deadlines.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in location-centric resource planning.
  • Work within a team-oriented and inclusive company culture.
  • Potential for cross-functional collaboration with various departments.
  • Chance to apply and expand expertise in transmission planning and project management.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Integrated System Planning (ISP) Analyst Transmission will be responsible for managing location centric integrated resource planning within the transmission domain. The analyst will work with Transmission planning, construction and finance organizations to ensure planning assumptions and related outputs are well governed, accurate and meet the needs of the broader integrated system planning ecosystem.

Essential Functions
  • Model through ambiguity as it relates to critical location-centric assumptions and inputs within the Transmission domain.
  • Interface with Transmission organization to determine guardrails as it relates to location centric transmission planning and deployment throughput.
  • Quantifies impacts of risks and issues to scale, schedule, and cost as it relates to transmission planning scenarios within the integrated system planning ecosystem.
  • Integrates Transmission insights into broader company wide planning deliverables.
  • Works independently with minimal supervision while effectively prioritizing tasks and managing competing deadlines.


  • Required Qualifications For Position
  • Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Engineering Technology.
  • 3+ years of job relevant electric utility experience.
  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of transmission system planning concepts, including development of key assumptions, data inputs, and scenario analysis.
  • Applies output from transmission planning tools (e.g., PSS®E, PowerGEM TARA) to inform asset planning decisions and system investment strategies.
  • Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data into actionable insights.
  • Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear written documentation, presentations, and discussions.
  • Applies foundational project management principles to support planning studies, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.


  • Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
  • Experience in the electric utility industry.
  • Professional Engineer Licensure Upon Hire
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Upon Hire

  • Physical Demands
  • Standing - Occasionally
  • Walking - Occasionally
  • Sitting - Constantly
  • Lifting - Rarely
  • Carrying - Rarely
  • Pushing - Rarely
  • Pulling - Rarely
  • Climbing - Rarely
  • Balancing - Rarely
  • Stooping - Rarely
  • Kneeling - Rarely
  • Crouching - Rarely
  • Crawling - Rarely
  • Reaching - Rarely
  • Handling - Occasionally
  • Grasping - Occasionally
  • Feeling - Rarely
  • Talking - Constantly
  • Hearing - Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions - Frequently
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently


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

    As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

    Work Authorization

    Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

    Workplace Connection
    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 the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

    Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

    Salary Range*:
    $82,200.00 - $123,200.00

    *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.

    Posting Start Date:
    2026-06-04

    Posting End Date (if applicable):
    2026-06-18Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

    About NiSource

    NiSource is a Fortune 500 company engaged in natural gas transmission, storage and distribution, as well as electric generation, transmission and distribution. NiSource is dedicated to providing customers with safe, reliable and affordable energy. Headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource operates in seven states.
    Learn more about NiSource
    Size
    7,272 employees
    Market Cap
    $11.2 billion
    Industry
    Net Income
    -$17.6 million
    Founded
    1912
    5 Year Trend
    +0.1%
    Revenue
    $4.6 billion
    NASDAQ

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