Intern PM Major Projects

Job Summary

NiSource Internship Program Introduction

NiSource is currently seeking a Summer PM Major Projects Intern. Successful applicants will become integral members of the department while learning within a team environment completing meaningful tasks and collaborating with team members and leaders on important projects. This position will be a great opportunity for the candidate desiring to launch their career in the field. Successful applicants will build professional relationships with other interns and all levels of NiSource personnel while participating in rewarding professional development exercises and fun team-building activities. Interns will obtain a broad overview of NiSources operations and current events in the utilities industry.

This is a 12-week summer internship program starting in May 2027 for students entering their junior or senior year in fall 2027. The role is based in Valparaiso IN. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the reporting location to be eligible.

Essential Functions

• Employs project integration processes to effectively initiate plan execute monitor and control and effectively transient the project to the customer and ensure project objective accomplishment
• Integrates competence in the product life cycle components to the definition and management of non-product objectives (safety cost schedule human resource etc.) Expands competence in integration management to align project resources for optimal productivity. Implements product to project scope configuration management. Applies expanding interpersonal skills to lead manage and direct the project management team and project stakeholders.
• Employs quality management processes to effectively initiate plan execute monitor and control and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Employs risk management processes to effectively initiate plan execute monitor and control and delivers project objectives
• Employs procurement management proficiencies and processes to effectively transfer product and project risk (threats) and exploit enhance and share product opportunities to third parties at a fair and equitable price to establish and deliver objective value to both buyer and seller as a result of the project.
• Employs cost management proficiencies to effectively estimate budget and control costs within project objective (success) parameters for the project
• Employs schedule management proficiencies to effectively plan schedule and deliver the project within the designated project time objective (success) parameters for the project
• Employs the NIPSCO risk management utility to the development and management of projects human resources and stakeholders
• Applies and integrates proficiency in NIPSCO human resource processes and skills to optimize coordination of the project management team performance and ensures optimum coordination is achieved given existing human resource policies and procedures. Uses effective human resource tools and techniques to motivate and drive contractor performance
• Effectively engages project stakeholders; employs effective strategies in dealing with negative stakeholders and integrate the project objectives with the composite of individual project stakeholder requirements and expectations.
• Applies proficiency in effective communication management to manage and control project stakeholders
• Applies proficiency in project governance and utilize effective communication and objective management to ensure that the projects safety and environmental objectives are realized.

Required Qualifications For Position

• Enrolled in a college or university with a focus in Engineering Construction Finance Business or a related field.
• Expanded comprehension in project management guidelines standard processes and job aids
• Applies an increasing proficiency in leadership management organizational theory personal interpersonal skills in a situational leadership application. Manages project stakeholders using cognitive ability personal effectiveness innovation value based decision-making integrated communication (soft and hard skills); conflict resolution and team work
• Capability to efficiently perform duties under stringent deadlines schedules and conditions.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Must be able to work in areas of high noise dust extreme temperatures confined spaces and chemical hazards.
• Position may require up to 50% travel.

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operators license. Upon Hire

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Physical Demands


The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

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

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.

By applying you may also be considered for other roles that match your skills and experience.

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 or 1-

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.

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*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidates skills job-related knowledge and relevant experience as well as internal pay equity.

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