Environmental Coordinator - Job Famil

012 NiSource Corporate Services Co; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource seeks an Environmental Coordinator to provide corporate-wide expertise by integrating environmental science, regulatory requirements, and company policy. The role designs, implements, and manages programs spanning air, water, waste, permitting, and remediation, supporting EMS and risk management across business units.

Responsibilities include communicating risk, driving continuous improvement, coordinating with multiple teams, and ensuring compliance within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, natural science, or related field plus 3+ years of environmental compliance experience or equivalent within a utility.
• Working knowledge of air, water, natural resources, and waste management requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations in energy/utility contexts.
• Strong written, oral, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment and public safety.
• Identify opportunities for environmental continuous improvement using established systems and procedures.
• Coordinate across organizational levels and support action planning with change management.
• Communicate environmental performance and risk clearly to partners and leaders.
• Ensure programs and permits are implemented effectively and within budget.
• Analyze environmental laws and summarize operational impact for decision makers.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Maximo

GIS

CIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Coordinator provides corporate-wide technical expertise and professional judgment by integrating environmental science, legal and regulatory requirements, operational activities, and company policy. This role analyzes, designs, implements, and manages environmental programs that support business units proactively and cost-effectively while aligning with company policy and objectives. Support may span air, water, natural resources, waste management, permitting, remediation, sustainability, compliance, and environmental risk management. The position also supports the Environmental Management System by analyzing data, monitoring performance, communicating risk, and driving continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Promote and support a safe working environment and public safety.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for environmental continuous improvement using established systems, processes, and procedures.
• Integrate business and regulatory needs, coordinate across organizational levels, and use change-management practices to support action planning.
• Provide clear, concise communication that keeps business partners and leaders informed of environmental performance and risk.
• Align operational needs and constraints with effective environmental risk minimization and mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and interpret environmental laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, and corporate directives; prepare summaries of their operational impact.
• Develop, enhance, and implement compliant, proactive environmental systems, programs, permits, and procedures.
• Prepare formal comments on proposed regulations and represent the company during regulatory interactions and inspections.
• Collaborate with diverse teams in policy, sustainability, compliance, permitting, remediation, and other environmental disciplines.
• Coordinate or perform required environmental activities to ensure programs and permits are implemented effectively and maintain compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental requirements and regulatory processes.
• Manage assigned budgets, consultants, and resources to deliver results on time and within budget.
• Work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and accountability.
• Demonstrate initiative as a self-starter by independently identifying priorities, integrating environmental requirements into business and operational processes, and coordinating across teams to drive work to completion.

Required Qualifications Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, natural science, or a related field plus 3+ years of environmental compliance experience or equivalent work experience within a utility.

Requirements for Both Levels

• Working knowledge of air, water, natural resources, and waste management requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to the energy industry and familiarity with electric generation and natural gas operations.
• Ability to analyze requirements, identify issues and opportunities, and communicate results clearly.
• Strong written, oral, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively, build consensus, and contribute effectively within diverse teams.
• Learning agility and adaptability in a changing regulatory and operational environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft365 applications, including Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with operations support systems such as Maximo, work management systems, GIS, and CIS.
• Working knowledge of standard project management practices, including planning, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and timely delivery of project objectives.
• Valid driver’s license.

Environmental Coordinator2 Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret environmental laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, and corporate directives and summarize their operational impact.
• Ability to support the development, implementation, and administration of environmental programs, permits, procedures, and compliance activities.
• Ability to collect and analyze environmental data, identify compliance issues or improvement opportunities, and communicate findings to business partners.
• Ability to coordinate with operations, environmental teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies to complete assigned work.
• Ability to manage assigned projects and priorities, exercise professional judgment, and work independently with appropriate guidance.

Additional Environmental Coordinator3 Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience independently analyzing complex environmental requirements and leading work across diverse teams.
• Ability to develop and lead environmental programs, permitting strategies, regulatory responses, and risk-mitigation initiatives.
• Ability to provide advanced technical guidance, influence business decisions, and communicate significant environmental risks to leadership.
• Experience managing budgets, consultants, and resources to deliver complex work on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to determine when legal counsel, technical experts, or government officials should be engaged.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an environmental or related field, particularly for the Environmental Coordinator3 level.
• Experience directing or managing third-party consultants.
• 1+ years of NIPSCO renewables or combined cycle experience

Job Family Level and Salary Disclaimer

This position is being posted as a job family and may be filled at either the Environmental Coordinator2 or Environmental Coordinator3 level. The successful candidate’s level will be determined based on their education, relevant experience, demonstrated knowledge and skills, and the scope and complexity of the work.

Environmental Coordinator2: $82,200–$123,200

Environmental Coordinator3: $96,600–$144,900

Employee Note

As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Work Authorization Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Workplace Connection

We value a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work. We encourage open dialogue, value different perspectives, and work collaboratively with employees, customers, and partners. We recognize and respect the unique experiences people bring, including different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We treat others with professionalism and care, and we each play a part in creating a positive work environment.

Veteran Hiring & Inclusion

NiSource is proud to support veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. We value the leadership, teamwork, and mission-focused experience the military community brings, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.

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.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [e-mail] or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement

Safety is a core value at NiSource. Employees are expected to follow safety requirements, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for themselves and their coworkers.

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program. Please review the following notices regarding your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)

Salary Range*

Salary Range*: $82,200.00 - $144,900.00 *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.

About the Company

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.