Mechanical Engineer - Electric Generation

Mechanical Engineer  – Electric Generation   (Job Family)   Job Summary   Mechanical Engineer to support   Nipsco   Electric   Generati on   assets .   The primary role is to provide technical input, support daily generating   station   operational efficiency, long term reliability, and overall performance by working with all other   Electric Generation   groups as   required . The results   rendered   would be a high unit availability rate, low   production costs, environmental compliance, and proper asset management.   This posting is a five-level Mechanical Engineer job family (Associate through Senior); level placement is based on education, experience, and qualifications.

Maintain safety as the prime consideration in the planning and implementation of all projects and assigned work.   En sure   that   a ll OSHA, NFPA, AWS, ASME, federal, state, engineering standards, and other applicable codes and regulations are followed as applicable to assigned work.   Perform the role of Project Manager or Project Engineer for equipment modifications, upgrades, new construction, major repairs, and unit outages .       Develop and prioritize budget proposals for plant upgrades and maintenance projects .    Conduct cost   benefit s   and project risk analyse s .    Provide input to project timing considering outage schedules,   engineerin g   and procurement lead times.   Duties include project development, proposal, and specification development, bid evaluation, contract administration/management, planning, scheduling, material procurement, budget review, inspection, commissioning, testing, and completion of all associated documentation.   Respond, as needed, to investigate and provide solutions to field problems with station equipment.   Provide technical   assistance   and engineering services to various departments within   Electric   Generation.   Coordinate multi-craft projects in a Union environment .     Knowledge of   predictive maintenance diagnostic testing activities of mechanical equipment and systems .    Assist   with a nalyz ing   and   reporting   results for impending problems and   providing   mitigation recommendations.   Document all equipment   repair   data and   maintain   accuracy of equipment literature and station drawings.   Develop programs and procedures to   maintain   and improve the performance of the generating units .    Recommend solutions with comprehensive implementation plans, including budget s,   if   required . Monitor performance of plant systems/equipment .    Evaluate trends of operating data to   identify   problem areas and   initiate   corrective actions and verify results .     Pursue changes in practices and technology that can improve quality of repairs, refine accuracy of test data, and raise levels of   proficiency .   Travel to repair shops to   witness   equipment rebuilds and ensure specifications and quality standards are being met.   Familiar with and support the repair and operation of rotational equipment such as turbines, pumps, fans, gear boxes, motors, etc.   Provide support to the vibration analysis program by providing repair recommendations.   Support   Nipsco Welding program     Associate Engineer Requirements   Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited)   college   or university program   or degree earned by May   2026 -   Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology preferred.     0–12 months relevant experience       Valid driver’s license       With   c lose Supervision:     Applies foundational technical knowledge to help   identify , analyze, and resolve routine issues with support from   the   engineering ring   team .   Supports   station safety, environmental and reliability   by   assisting   with planning, estimating, scheduling, and tracking assigned work