Reliability Engineer – Electric Generation
The Reliability Engineer improves equipment availability and reduces forced outages and increases plant efficiency by applying reliability-centered maintenance , risk-based prioritization, and data-driven asset management . This role partners closely with Operations and Maintenance to analyze performance and condition monitoring data, identify bad actors and systemic issues, s upport root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions. The Reliability Engineer develops and optimizes predictive and preventive maintenance programs, critical equipment rankings , supports outage work scope planning , tracks issues and communicates reliability through clear reporting. This position is posted as a five-level engineering job family (Associate through Senior), and the selected candidate will be placed at the level that aligns with their education, experience, and qualifications.
Associate Engineer Requirements
Manage reliability improvement projects end‑to‑end, including scoping, estimating, scheduling, and evaluation.
Senior Engineer Requirements
This position is posted as a five-level Mechanical Engineer – Electric Generation job family, ranging from Associate through Senior. The successful candidate will be placed at the level that most appropriately corresponds to their education, experience, and qualifications.
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 [email protected] 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
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Salary Range*:
$69,900.00 - $170,300.00
*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:
2026-06-01
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2026-06-15
