Design Engineering Manager

Job Summary

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.

This role is preferred to be based in Columbus, OH . However, candidates may reside within 50 miles of a NiSource reporting office to be eligible for consideration

Essential Functions

- 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

- The Design Engineering department clearly understands the organization vision and values

- Executes all Design Engineering operating plan objectives and goal

- Ensures strong strategic internal/external partnerships

- Implement effective infrastructure capital investment plans that support and align with regulatory strategies

- Implements effective improvements for existing engineering policies, procedures, and practices

- Meets annual capital and O&M budget goals

- Utilizes meaningful metrics to drive performance ensure accountability

- Continued and progressive development of engineering leadership team

- Ensures positive relationships with federal, state and municipal agencies

- Ensures our infrastructure is able to safely and reliably deliver service to all of our customers

Required Qualifications For Position

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

- 4-6 years 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 standard

- 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 principals 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

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

- Master's Degree in Business or Engineering

- Engineering and Operations proficiency gained through previous experience

- Professional Engineering license

Upon Hire

This role is preferred to be based in Columbus, OH . However, candidates may reside within 50 miles of a NiSource reporting office to be eligible for consideration.

Physical Demands

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

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.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement

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.

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below:

- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish

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Salary Range*:

$129,500.00 - $194,300.00

The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience , as well as internal pay equity .*

Posting Start Date:

2026-01-05

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2026-01-16

# Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.