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Mechanical Engineer - Electric Generation (Job Family) Job Summary: Mechanical Engineer to support Nipsco Electric Generation assets. The primary role is to provide technical input, support daily generating station operational efficiency, long term reliability, and overall performance by working with all other Electric Generation groups as required. The results rendered would be a high unit availability rate, low production costs, environmental compliance, and proper asset management.
Key Responsibilities Maintain safety as the prime consideration in the planning and implementation of all projects and assigned work.
Ensure all 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 cost‑benefit and project risk analyses.
Provide input to project timing considering outage schedules, engineering and procurement lead times.
Develop 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 technical assistance and engineering services to various departments within Electric Generation.
Coordinate multi‑craft projects in a Union environment.
Knowledge of predictive maintenance diagnostic testing activities of mechanical equipment and systems.
Document all equipment repair data and maintain accuracy of equipment literature and station drawings.
Develop programs and procedures to maintain and improve the performance of the generating units.
Recommend solutions with comprehensive implementation plans, including budgets, if required.
Monitor performance of plant systems/equipment.
Evaluate trends of operating data to identify problem areas and initiate corrective actions and verify results.
Pursue changes in practices and technology that can improve quality of repairs, refine accuracy of test data, and raise levels of proficiency.
Travel to repair shops to witness equipment 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.
Associate Engineer Requirements Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET‑accredited) college or university program, or degree earned by May 2026 - Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology preferred.
Applies foundational technical knowledge to help identify, analyze, and resolve routine issues with support from the engineering ring team.
Supports station safety, environmental and reliability by assisting with planning, estimating, scheduling, and tracking assigned work activities.
Drafts clear and accurate technical documentation and utilizes feedback to achieve business goals.
Use engineering principles and problem‑solving techniques to troubleshoot and support business goals.
Continuously learns and builds job‑related technical and professional skills through training, mentorship, office and field work.
communicates clearly in writing and verbally; Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise.
Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
Strives to continually improve job‑related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
Working knowledge of company and industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Understanding basic engineering/technical theories and principles.
Understanding of basic principles of project management; PMP Certification; Increased working knowledge of company and industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Increased understanding of basic engineering/technical theories and principles.
Understanding of basic principles of project management; PMP Certification; Ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior engineers.
Proficient with company and industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Proficient in engineering/technical theories and principles.
Proficient in principles of project management; PMP Certification; Skilled with company and industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Skilled in engineering/technical theories and principles.
Advanced degree in Business or Engineering; Skilled in principles of project management; PMP Certification; 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. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program. E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish); Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish).

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