Hybrid Design Engineering Manager

at NiSource

• Job title: Design Engineering Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $129,500 - $194,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Columbus, United States

About the role

• Design Engineering Manager leading departmental goals and staff professional development while aligning engineering with the organization's vision. Collaborating with internal/external teams to enhance operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the Design Engineering staff in line with the organizations vision and values.
• Develops departmental plans to achieve short term and long range goals.
• Provides guidance and support to staff to ensure professional development and to accomplish department objectives.
• Builds and develops strategic internal/external relationships to help achieve department objectives.
• Facilitates and encourages the improvement of existing processes, policies and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of the staff to ensure the completion of goals and department objectives.
• Collaborates with peers within NiSource to ensure effective solutions.
• Communicates key messages regarding the organizations vision and values.
• Establishes implementation plans for Field Engineering objectives and goals.
• Identifies and explores opportunities to develop or improve internal/external partnerships.
• Identifies areas for departmental improvements and develops plans to achieve them.
• Develops and executes the annual capital program.
• Develops methods to measure the performance of the engineering department that are linked with NiSource business goals.
• Identifies development opportunities for engineering leadership team.
• Develops strategic long-range facility plans.
• Partners with Field Operations, and Compliance to meet state and federal operating codes.
• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to ensure the exceptional delivery of support services.
• Provides superior support to our business partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 4-6 years operations experience in Regulation, Measurement, Electronic Measurement or Operations Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in business case analysis
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in operations department in a technical function
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures relative to operations
• Knowledge of applicable codes and compliance issues
• Familiarity with common computer applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with company budgeting processes and systems
• Demonstrated knowledge & experience in system design
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Ability to comprehend and translate technical papers and standards
• Knowledge & experience of measurement & regulation equipment operation and design
• Knowledge & experience of transmission pipeline operations and design
• Demonstrated knowledge of gas operations in land rights interpretation, contracts and construction
• Understanding of statistical principles and their applications
• Working knowledge of NiSource policies, procedures and standards
• Knowledge of gas utility infrastructure
• Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations
• Highly skilled in the use of AutoCad, Excel, & design support systems (e.g. Technical Toolbox, GasCalc)
• Skilled with Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate cost saving principles in daily operations
• Demonstrated competency in budget origination, management and forecasting
• Understanding of gas supply function & policies and interstate pipeline contracts
• Understanding of service & tariff conditions to large industrial & commercial transportation customers
• Thorough knowledge of NiSource compliance and safety issues
• Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans