Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Full Time Perm

Shift: Hybrid - 3 days on location

Salary: $113,500 - $170,300, plus 8% annual bonus

Location: Columbus, OH

NiSource is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the U.S., serving millions of customers across six states. We're more than an energy provider-we're a team committed to innovation, inclusion, and growth. At NiSource, you'll find a workplace that encourages collaboration, supports professional development, and empowers employees to make an impact.

The Data Science organization at NiSource is the recently established advanced analytics arm of the company. We are building a talented team that is leveraging best-in-class tools and techniques to solve our company's highest value analytics use cases. With a strong team culture and commitment to innovative problem solving, the solutions that we build will be a competitive advantage for our company for many years to come.

The Sr. Data Scientist will report up through the Enterprise Data and Analytics Organization and function as a technical consultant in data science organization in order to:

Serve as an expert in translating complex data into key strategy insights and valuable actions

Discover insights from data and present them to other data scientists, business stakeholders, and leaders at various levels

Perform data exploration and data mining

Build impactful modeling solutions with AI and Machine Learning techniques

Your additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Develops ML, AI and statistical models that create value for the organization

Supports and may lead recommendations from ideation to delivery of solution

Coaches, reviews and delegates work to professionals with less experience

Able to work independently, with guidance in highly technical situations

Communicate effectively to stakeholders with minimal oversight

Collaborates with Business Clients, establish professional relationships in order to understand business needs

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

4+ years of experience as a data scientist, data analyst, or similar role

4+ years of experience coding in statistical and database languages (SQL, Python, R, Spark, etc)

4+ years of experience using machine learning such as NLP, image recognition, boosted trees, or related duties

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree or advanced degree in statistics, data science, physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or comparable discipline

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As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

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 be considered for other job opportunities.

ADA Accommodations

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Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

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Salary Range*: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

*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.

Posting Start Date: 2026-03-18

Posting End Date (if applicable): 2026-04-01Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.