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NiSource · 1 day ago

Project Engineer-Major Projects/Job Family

Merrillville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$68K/yr - $141K/yr

10+ years exp

NiSource is a public utility company that is seeking a Project Engineer to manage the project engineering and detailed design phases for designated projects. The role involves applying engineering project management throughout the project life cycle and ensuring effective communication and integration with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

BiofuelEnergyNatural Resources

No H1B

Responsibilities

Promotes and assures safe working environment

All of the qualifications for a Project Engineer II including

Proficient in engineering/technical theories and principles

Proficient use of basic practices of researching technical design issues

Proficient in evaluating options and risks to make sound recommendations to senior management

Proficient in dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Proficient in written and oral communication skills

Formal understanding and analyzing of interrelationship between systems and component equipment

Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department, corporate entity, or those external to the company as required to perform all routine engineering work

Promotes engineering professionalism and standards

Functions as a team leader and key contributor

Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision

Coordinates the development of input necessary to establish projected cost of all projects

Keeps abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment

Consistently looks for opportunities and presents new ideas and approaches

Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and lead other project engineers as needed within the organization

Utilize PMI and PMBOK standards to ensure project execution is aligned with the group’s project management guidelines and processes

Works closely with the Project Manager and project controls team to manage various aspects of the project’s schedule and cost

Manages the outside engineering firm to ensure scope, schedule, cost, and quality is maintained at all times

Coordinate and review all relevant project documents and drawings with internal stakeholders

Work with engineering firms to provide engineering solutions that effectively meet the project’s goals and objectives, while still adhering to the financial goals of the Company and maintain projects within budgetary constraints

Work a flexible schedule, including overtime, as needed to meet project goals and objectives

Provide cost effective solutions and follow through to provide resolution as issues arise

Develop and maintain applicable project Request for Information (RFI) logs

Qualification

Engineering PrinciplesFossil Power KnowledgeElectrical EngineeringProject ManagementCertified Project Management ProfessionalRisk ManagementTechnical Design ResearchCost EstimationCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership