NiSource

Mechanical Engineer - Electric Generation

NiSource$69K — $170K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited) or equivalent experience
  • 0-12 months relevant experience for Associate Engineer
  • 1+ years relevant experience for Engineer 1
  • 4+ years relevant experience for Engineer 2
  • Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Maintain safety in all project planning and execution
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Serve as Project Manager or Engineer for equipment upgrades and repairs
  • Develop and prioritize budget proposals for plant projects
  • Manage project documentation from development to completion
  • Investigate field problems and provide solutions
  • Coordinate projects in a Union environment

Benefits

  • Technical training and mentorship opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Career growth potential within a five-level engineering job family
  • Participation in a comprehensive safety and compliance program
  • Support for professional development, including training and certifications
Full Job Description

Mechanical EngineerElectric Generation(Job Family)

Job Summary

Mechanical Engineer to supportNipscoElectricGenerationassets.The primary role is to provide technical input, support daily generatingstationoperational efficiency, long term reliability, and overall performance by working with all otherElectric Generationgroups asrequired. The resultsrenderedwould be a high unit availability rate, lowproduction costs, environmental compliance, and proper asset management.This posting is a five-level Mechanical Engineer job family (Associate through Senior); level placement is based on education, experience, and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain safety as the prime consideration in the planning and implementation of all projects and assigned work.

  • Ensurethatall OSHA, NFPA, AWS, ASME, federal, state, engineering standards, and other applicable codes and regulations are followed as applicable to assigned work.

  • Perform the role of Project Manager or Project Engineer for equipment modifications, upgrades, new construction, major repairs, and unit outages.

  • Develop and prioritize budget proposals for plant upgrades and maintenance projects.Conduct costbenefitsand project risk analyses.Provide input to project timing considering outage schedules,engineeringand procurement lead times.

  • Duties include project development, proposal, and specification development, bid evaluation, contract administration/management, planning, scheduling, material procurement, budget review, inspection, commissioning, testing, and completion of all associated documentation.

  • Respond, as needed, to investigate and provide solutions to field problems with station equipment.

  • Provide technicalassistanceand engineering services to various departments withinElectricGeneration.

  • Coordinate multi-craft projects in a Union environment.

  • Knowledge ofpredictive maintenance diagnostic testing activities of mechanical equipment and systems.Assistwith analyzingandreportingresults for impending problems andprovidingmitigation recommendations.

  • Document all equipmentrepairdata andmaintainaccuracy of equipment literature and station drawings.

  • Develop programs and procedures tomaintainand improve the performance of the generating units.Recommend solutions with comprehensive implementation plans, including budgets,ifrequired. Monitor performance of plant systems/equipment.Evaluate trends of operating data toidentifyproblem areas andinitiatecorrective actions and verify results.

  • Pursue changes in practices and technology that can improve quality of repairs, refine accuracy of test data, and raise levels ofproficiency.

  • Travel to repair shops towitnessequipment rebuilds and ensure specifications and quality standards are being met.

  • Familiar with and support the repair and operation of rotational equipment such as turbines, pumps, fans, gear boxes, motors, etc.

  • Provide support to the vibration analysis program by providing repair recommendations.

  • SupportNipsco Welding program

Associate Engineer Requirements

  • Bachelor of Sciencein Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited)collegeor university programor degree earned by May2026-Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology preferred.

  • 012 months relevant experience

  • Valid drivers license

Withclose Supervision:

  • Applies foundational technical knowledge to helpidentify, analyze, and resolve routine issues with support fromtheengineering ringteam.

  • Supportsstation safety, environmental and reliabilitybyassistingwith planning, estimating, scheduling, and tracking assigned work activities.

  • Drafts clear andaccuratetechnical documentation andutilizesfeedback toachieve businessgoals.

  • Useengineering principles andproblem-solvingtechniquesto troubleshoot andsupportbusinessgoals.

  • Continuously learns and builds job-related technical and professional skills through training, mentorship,officeandfieldwork.

  • Collaborates effectively with peers and cross-functional partners; communicates clearly in writing and verbally;maintainsorganized andaccuraterecords.

  • Demonstrates professionalism,strongworkethics, and a positive attitude while supporting team and companyobjectives.

  • Follows applicable company procedures and industry standards/codes, asks questions,andvaluesfeedback & mentoring.

Engineer 1 Requirements

  • 1+years relevant experience

  • Everything inAssociateEngineer levelplus,withclosesupervision:

  • Provides technicalexpertiseand guidance in the identification,analysisand resolution of problems inareaof expertise.

  • Ensureaccomplishment of business goals andobjectivesthrough effective planning, organizing, estimating,scheduling,and monitoring of work activities.

  • Prepares thorough andaccuratetechnical reports, correspondence, documentation,calculations,and sketches.

  • Provides critical thinking andproblem-solvingskills

  • Strives to continually improve job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge,skillsand performance.

  • Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.Maintainsaccuraterecords and files.

  • Supports the companys goals andrepresentsthe company positively and professionally.

  • Working knowledge of company and industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures

  • Understanding basic engineering/technical theories and principles.

  • Understanding ofbasic practices of researching technical design issues, evaluating alternatives, making soundrecommendationsand preparing and presenting recommendations

  • Good written and oral communication skills.

Preferred:

  • Understanding of basic principles of project management

  • PMP Certification

  • Experience in the electric utility industry.

Engineer 2 Requirements

  • 4+yearsofequivalentexperience

  • Everything inEngineer 1levelplus,withsomesupervision:

  • Increased working knowledge of company and industry codes, rules, regulatio

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
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