Job Summary
The Associate Engineer is responsible for effective performance as part of their onboarding assignments into the company. The Associate Engineer will begin to learn and apply key requirements to work effectively as an engineer. The engineer will develop an early understanding of essential safety, codes, standards, administrative, and technology related responsibilities associated with the position. They will complete basic engineering tasks as part of their development program to build skills in evaluating, designing, and estimating utility infrastructure for new business, public and system improvement, and maintenance projects according to company standards and other applicable guidelines and codes. The Associate Engineer will also collaborate and complete field observations with Operation and Construction stakeholders to understand field work activity.

Location Requirement: This position is open to candidates based out of any of our Ohio offices and MOD sites, including but not limited to Cambridge, Wintersville, Alliance, and Zanesville. Please note that only Ohio service territories are included, and candidates must reside within 50 miles of the designated service territory to be considered for this role.

• Evaluate, design, and estimate utility facilities
• Prepare, review, maintain and distribute detailed utility drawings
• Compile capital work order / job order packets and other work products to support the operation of the utility system
• Analyzes the potential impact of maintenance and construction activities on the utility system
• Support Operations employees during emergency operational conditions and storms
• Ensure safe and efficient high quality engineering designs that comply with policies, practices, standards, and applicable codes
• Provides technical support and operational data to utility business partners
• Update technical information and data associated with system operations and associated functions
• Conducts field observations of construction sites to keep abreast of construction progress and maintains close affiliation with all field operating personnel.
• Complies with all professional training, ethics policies, and upholds core values of the department and company

Required Qualifications For Position

Associate Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree  in an ABET-accredited engineering or engineering technology program
• Able to pass DOT random drug testing  
• Valid driver's license  
• Demonstrated ability to work well in team environment  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  

Field Eng 1

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in an ABET-accredited engineering or engineering technology program    
•   1+ years of job relevant of experience    
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local codes  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles, gas system design and budget management  
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures relative to gas utility engineering, construction, operations and safety.  
• Familiarity with common computer applications  
• Skilled in the use of Word, Excel and AutoCAD or equivalent applications.
• Valid driver's license  

Field Eng 2

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in an ABET-accredited engineering or engineering technology program    
•   2+ years of job relevant experience     
•   Experience in design of all major budget types, demonstrating knowledge gained and awareness of Gas Standards     
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local codes  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles, gas system design and budget management  
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures relative to gas utility engineering, construction, operations and safety.  
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of federal, state and local codes that are applied within role  
• Familiarity with common computer applications  
• Skilled in the use of Word, Excel and AutoCAD or equivalent applications.  
• Valid driver's license  

Field Eng 3

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in an ABET-accredited engineering or engineering technology program    
•   2+ years of job relevant experience     
•   Experience in design of all major budget types, demonstrating knowledge gained and awareness of Gas Standards     
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local codes  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles, gas system design and budget management  
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures relative to gas utility engineering, construction, operations and safety.  
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of federal, state and local codes that are applied within role  
• Familiarity with common computer applications  
• Skilled in the use of Word, Excel and AutoCAD or equivalent applications.  
• Valid driver's license  

Sr. Field Eng

• Bachelor's Degree  in an ABET-accredited engineering or engineering technology program    
•   5+ years of relevant job experience   
•   Experience in design of all major budget types, demonstrating knowledge gained and awareness of Gas Standards     
•   Experience in complex project design, including knowledge of steel pipe design along with proven ability to evaluate alternative designs     
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local codes  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles, gas system design and budget management  
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures relative to gas utility engineering, construction, operations and safety.  
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of federal, state and local codes that are applied within role  
• Expert knowledge on regulatory policies and codes along with NiSource Standards and demonstrates training and knowledge sharing to peers  
• Understand how individual project spend rolls into overall capital program and NiSource financial goals.  Coaching and reviewing estimates of peers and new team members  
• Competency to complete variance documentation when necessary.  Identifies changes to job order and compare to estimate, including field collaboration with construction on field driven revisions  
• Familiarity with common computer applications  
• Skilled in the use of Word, Excel and AutoCAD or equivalent applications.  
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification   
• Professional Engineer (PE) License  Upon Hire
• Valid driver's license 

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

Location Requirement: This position is open to candidates based out of any of our Ohio offices and MOD sites, including but not limited to Cambridge, Wintersville, Alliance, and Zanesville. Please note that only Ohio service territories are included, and candidates must reside within 50 miles of the designated service territory to be considered for this role.

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.

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. 

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