Electrical Standards Specialist

2 weeks ago


Merrillville, Indiana, United States NiSource Careers Full time
Job Summary

As an Electrical Standards Specialist at NiSource Careers, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining Company Electric Standards related to materials, construction practices, and engineering processes for transmission and distribution substations. Your expertise will ensure safe, constructible, and cost-effective construction practices for the electric system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain standards for the operation, maintenance, design, construction, and materials used in NIPSCO T&D substation facilities.
  • Engage stakeholders, subject matter representatives, and Company peers in evaluating the merits and challenges of each new standard or standards revision.
  • Research, interpret, and apply state, local, and federal codes and policies as they relate to NIPSCO Electric Standards.
  • Produce deliverable work product in the form of Construction Standards, Material Standards, Material Alerts, and other guidance materials.
  • Facilitate SMR meetings on different Electric Substation Standards or Standards Evaluation (SEAS) requests.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance in the identification and resolution of problems in the area of expertise.
  • Support Corrective Action Program (CAP) to resolve Condition Reports (CR), as assigned.
  • Coordinate Material Standard changes with Supply Chain, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
  • Perform new product evaluations by attending demonstrations, auditing manufacturing facilities, and organizing trial installations with Substation Operations and Training groups.
  • Meet routinely with manufacturers and distributors to stay current with changes in materials in our industry.
  • Conduct material failure investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Provide support for materials inventory management and non-standard material acquisition.
  • Lead approval process for material/equipment approval requests.
  • Aid in efforts to address material and equipment issues that have wide impact.
Requirements
  • Graduate from a college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in a four-year ABET accredited Engineering program.
  • OR four-year ABET accredited Engineering Technology program.
  • 2+ years' engineering experience working with/for an electric utility.
  • Knowledge of computer applications, i.e., AutoCAD, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and/or civil engineering.
  • Understanding of basic engineering/technical theories and principles.
  • Understanding of basic practices of researching technical design issues, evaluating alternatives, and making sound recommendations.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Comfort and ability to lead meetings with large audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively in diverse teams.
  • Support Company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
  • Project management capabilities and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Previous substation design experience.
Disclaimer

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

Inclusion and Diversity

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 and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

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

Safety

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.

Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.

Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.

Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.



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