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Electric System Protection Engineer - Family

Job in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, 46411, USA
Listing for: NiSource Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electric System Protection Engineer - Job Family
Maintains engineering proficiency through participating in industry reliability / protection forums or organizations   - Lead specific technical projects by assigning duties to group members and ensuring work completed meets highest quality
* Must have the ability to use personal computers and use associated engineering software.
* Must have working knowledge of Microsoft office.
* Must understand the operation of high voltage power systems and equipment and can evaluate system performance.
* Must have the ability to evaluate power system performance.
* Must have working knowledge of power system symmetrical components.
* Previous knowledge of medium / high voltage power system protective devices.
* Previous knowledge and use of power system modeling software.
* Previous knowledge and use of ASPEN One Liner, CYME, AcSELerator Quickset, SEL Synchro Wave Event**,
** SKM, Python or other programming languages.
* Previous knowledge of relay setting calculations and coordination techniques for medium / high voltage facilities.
* Previous knowledge of ANSI/IEEE standards relating to high voltage power equipment as well as NERC reliability standards.
** Engineer II
- ** Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a focus in Power System Engineering +
** 2 years
** of experience in Power System Protective relaying
** Engineer III
- ** Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a focus in Power System Engineering +
** 5 years
** of experience in Power System Protective relaying
* Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or more advanced degree with a focus in Power System Engineering.
* Previous experience implementing or testing medium/high voltage power equipment or associated protection and control equipment.
* Previous experience in an electrical engineering role with an electric utility
** 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.
* 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.
* At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents.

And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.
We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.
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