Clearance Engineer - Job Family

• Assist in conducting hydraulic modeling and validation to support system efficiency and reliability.
• Support system analysis efforts to identify potential risks and operational improvements.
• Provide basic engineering support for infrastructure design and construction feasibility.
• Assist in executing clearance requests in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Support emergency and outage response activities by gathering data and assisting with technical solutions.
• Review and provide input on tie-in and bypass plans under supervision.
• Contribute to the development of emergency isolation plans.
• Participate in winter operations planning and support execution activities.
• Provide foundational support to gas control operations to ensure safe gas distribution.

Essential Functions (Clearance Engineer 2)

• Conduct hydraulic modeling and validation to ensure system efficiency and reliability.
• Perform system analysis to identify potential risks, improvements, and support operational planning.
• Provide engineering support for system feasibility of infrastructure design and construction projects.
• Execute clearance requests in compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Support emergency and outage situations by providing technical expertise and solutions.
• Review tie-in and bypass plans to validate feasibility of maintenance and construction activities.
• Assist in the creation of emergency isolation plans to ensure safety during critical situations.
• Participate in winter operations planning and execution to maintain system integrity.
• Provide support for gas control operations to ensure safe and efficient gas distribution.

Essential Functions (Clearance Engineer 3)

• Lead hydraulic modeling and validation projects to ensure system efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct advanced system analysis to identify potential risks and implement improvements with involved stakeholders.
• Provide comprehensive engineering support for system feasibility of complex infrastructure design and construction projects.
• Manage clearance requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Coordinate emergency and outage support, providing technical leadership and solutions.
• Review complex tie-in and bypass plans to validate feasibility of maintenance and construction activities.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of emergency isolation plans.
• Lead winter operations planning and execution to ensure system reliability.
• Provide expert support for gas control operations to maintain safe and efficient gas distribution.

Essential Functions (Sr Clearance Engineer)

• Oversee hydraulic modeling and validation efforts to ensure optimal system performance.
• Perform strategic system analysis to identify potential risks, drive improvements, and support long-term engineering goals.
• Provide expert engineering support for system feasibility of large-scale infrastructure design and construction projects.
• Direct clearance requests, ensuring adherence to regulatory and safety standards.
• Lead emergency and outage support, providing strategic technical leadership and solutions.
• Review comprehensive tie-in and bypass plans to validate feasibility of complex maintenance and construction activities.
• Manage the creation and implementation of emergency isolation plans.
• Oversee winter operations planning and execution to ensure system reliability.
• Provide strategic support for gas control operations to maintain safe and efficient gas distribution.

Required Qualifications (Clearance Engineer 1)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field).
• 0-2 years of experience in engineering
• Familiarity with engineering software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work in emergency and outage situations under supervision.

Required Qualifications (Clearance Engineer 2)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field). Required
• 2-4 years of experience in the gas utility industry or natural gas operations Required
• Experience preferred in hydraulic modeling, system analysis, and infrastructure design. Preferred
• Proficiency in engineering analysis software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, Synergi, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in emergency and outage situations.
• Engineer in Training certificate Upon Hire Preferred

Required Qualifications (Clearance Engineer 3)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field) Required
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 4-6 years of job relevant experience in the gas utility industry or natural gas operations Required
• Demonstrated experience in hydraulic modeling, system analysis, and infrastructure design. Preferred
• Advanced proficiency in engineering software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, Synergi, GasCalc, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and safety standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and coordination skills.
• Ability to lead and manage emergency and outage situations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Engineer in Training certificate or Professional Engineer Upon Hire Preferred

Required Qualifications (Sr Clearance Engineer)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field) Required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 8+ years of job relevant experience in the gas utility industry or natural gas operations Required
• Demonstrated Experience in hydraulic modeling, system analysis, and infrastructure design. Preferred
• Expert proficiency in engineering software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, Synergi, GasCalc, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proven leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and safety standards.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Ability to oversee and manage emergency and outage situations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Upon Hire Preferred

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.

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