Performance Engineer - Power Generation Analytics

NiSource Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource Inc. is seeking a Performance Engineer to monitor and optimize electric generation asset performance.

You will interpret SCADA and asset management data, develop performance baselines, and deliver stakeholder-ready reports that quantify losses from equipment conditions, controls issues, and environmental constraints. The role supports preventative maintenance planning and collaborates with Operations, Environmental, and Real-Time Systems teams to prioritize corrective actions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred or ABET-accredited program (degree completion by May 30, 2026).
• 0-12+ months of relevant experience (including internships, co-ops, or research).
• Basic knowledge of power generation and renewable assets (wind, solar, battery).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, trend, and report generation asset performance and health to maximize availability, reliability, and net energy production.
• Analyze SCADA and asset management software data to produce stakeholder-ready reports, KPI reporting, and actionable reports.
• Develop and maintain expected vs. actual performance baselines and lost production accounting for derates, outages, dispatch & transmission constraints, equipment degradation, controls issues, and environmental constraints.
• Lead/participate in investigations of lost production, equipment degradation, controls issues and data related outages; partner with Operations and Maintenance, Environmental, and Real-Time systems to prioritize corrective actions and validate results.
• Plan and support performance, analytics and acceptance testing of SCADA data and Asset Management data as new sites reach commercial operations.

Skills

SCADA data analysis

KPI reporting

Excel

Python

SQL

Education

B.S. in Engineering or ABET-accredited program

Engineering Technology degree acceptable (by May 30, 2026)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

NiSource Inc. is seeking a Performance Engineer to monitor and optimize electric generation asset performance.

You will interpret SCADA and asset management data, develop performance baselines, and deliver stakeholder-ready reports that quantify losses from equipment conditions, controls issues, and environmental constraints. The role supports preventative maintenance planning and collaborates with Operations, Environmental, and Real-Time Systems teams to prioritize corrective actions and