There are many career opportunities in the energy industry, from high tech jobs requiring advanced degrees to those only requiring a high school diploma. Whether a person wants to work in an office or outdoors, there is an energy career to consider! What’s in your future?

Here are examples of the many careers in energy!

Electrical Operations

Powerful careers in the electric industry start here. NiSource electric generation, transmission and distribution positions offer opportunities to use the skills you already have while developing new skills that will let you build a satisfying career. NiSource employees are responsible for generating and delivering the electricity for nearly half a million customers in Northern Indiana, and members of this talented team fill roles such as construction helper, lineman, plant installment technician and plant electrician.

As part of the NIPSCO Electrical Operations team, you may read meters, install and repair power lines and equipment, respond to emergencies and help restore power, handle a variety of customer concerns, work at a power plant as a technician or plant operator, lay cable or identify and replace defective devices. For many of our technical positions, a two-year degree in a technical field or a minimum of two years of experience in a trade is required.

Finance and Regulatory:

Finance, Accounting and Regulatory play key roles in everything from daily accounting to preparing exhibits for regulatory compliance filings.

Finance and Accounting

You can use your degree and experience to balance the books, perform financial analyses, prepare and file taxes, develop financial reports and assist auditors.

Regulatory Strategy

The NiSource regulatory team provides regulatory and demand forecasting strategy through regulatory compliance filings, rate implementation, consultation, rate case testimony and more.

Customer Service:
Customer Care careers at NiSource offer high-energy and friendly workplaces, where ideas are welcome, contributions are recognized and learning and growth are encouraged. NiSource is driven by our customer focus. It’s what keeps us on the leading edge of the energy industry and helps us as we strive to provide the best possible service. If you’re ready to maximize your potential, now is the time to launch a great career as a member of our team.
Information Technology:

NiSource IT teams manage key IT projects, interface with vendors, develop long-term strategies and ensures system-wide security.

For most hands-on IT functions, such as programming, applications development, infrastructure operations and network services, we partner with outside vendors. Based on your experience, we offer exciting planning, management and leadership roles.

Corporate Services:

Corporate Services employees work in a variety of functions, including accounting, finance, communications, information technology, human resources and legal, supporting NiSource and its operating companies. Because these functions support all operating companies, they provide an opportunity to see all parts of the business, allowing room for movement, growth and advancement.

Internships and Co-ops:

NiSource internships and co-ops are great opportunities to develop the skills you’ll need to move forward in our industry. It’s also a great way to get to know NiSource and see if this is the right place to launch your career. You’ll gain real-world experience, exposure to areas unique to our industry and learn to identify challenges and formulate plans to address them.

NiSource has internships and co-op opportunities in a number of areas across the company:

  • Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Communications
  • Construction Management
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Regulatory