Field Engineer: Telecommunication & SCADA Systems

NiSource

Hammond (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 170,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NiSource is seeking a Telecommunication & Control Field Engineer to implement, test, operate and maintain advanced communication and control systems across electric utility infrastructure. Field duties include fiber optics, RF, SCADA, MPLS-TP, and FAN networks in field environments.

The role spans multiple engineering levels, offers relocation assistance, and requires driving and field mobility. Candidates should have bachelor-level engineering education and relevant experience; on-call duties

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, or related field.
  • Experience levels per engineer level as listed in the education section.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Knowledge of fiber optics, RF, MPLS-TP, and SCADA standards.

Responsibilities

  • Install, test, and troubleshoot communication systems including fiber optics, microwave radios, RF networks, and SCADA components.
  • Configure RTU and network devices; validate MPLS-TP and FAN routing.
  • Analyze faults to identify root causes and implement fixes.
  • Lead field implementations and upgrade SCADA systems.
  • Mentor junior engineers and conduct peer reviews.

Skills

Fiber optics
RF technologies
Microwave radios
SCADA systems
MPLS-TP
Ethernet networking
IP routing
DNP3/Modbus
Engineering tools
Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Master's degree in related field

Tools

SCADA interfaces
Wireshark
SEL AcSELerator
Python scripting
PLC/Industrial automation

Job description

NiSource is seeking a Telecommunication & Control Field Engineer to implement, test, operate and maintain advanced communication and control systems across electric utility infrastructure. Field duties include fiber optics, RF, SCADA, MPLS-TP, and FAN networks in field environments.

The role spans multiple engineering levels, offers relocation assistance, and requires driving and field mobility. Candidates should have bachelor-level engineering education and relevant experience; on-call duties

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