Engineer III - Grid Operations
Engineer III - Grid Operations
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$ 83000 - 115000
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Job Description
Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!
At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today while powering whats next in energy. When our employees say I am energy it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe happy and healthy. Thats why we prioritize safety offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay comprehensive health and retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Job Summary
As an Engineer III Grid Operations youll have the opportunity to take significant ownership of the areas you serve addressing operational needs while ensuring and influencing adherence to high standards. This role involves performing a variety of engineering tasks of moderate scope and complexity requiring indepth analysis to determine the best solutions. Youll be responsible for planning and designing in support of the construction operations and maintenance of structures facilities systems equipment and components used in generation transmission and distribution systems. Additionally youll participate in team projects and provide guidance to other personnel making a tangible impact on the success of our operations.
What you will do
Follows safety rules and practices to identify and correct unsafe conditions for self and team. Strives to identify problems and solutions and makes safety suggestions to assist in maintaining a safe work environment uses tools and standards to design safety in operating and maintaining equipment.
Maintains an awareness of customer needs and expectations and proposes solutions. Is proactively involved in the identification and solution of problems falling within assigned area of responsibility.
Applies regulatory and organizational engineering standards; makes recommendations for changing processes and procedures.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of electric utility system operations and maintenance practices with a focus on reliability and resiliency including risk assessment. Makes mediumrisk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge with minimal guidance from supervisor.
Maintains communication and relationships with employees business unit stakeholders and contractors. Comfortable discussing technical issues with others from nontechnical backgrounds.
Explains technical problems to internal stakeholders and accurately prepares detailed documents such as technical studies and project documentation.
Frequently uses critical thinking skills necessary to develop recommendations which provide technically sound and the most costeffective solutions applied to a specific problem.
Actively participates in the departmental budgeting and planning processes. Develops with limited guidance solutions to a system problem including moderately complex scopes of work with a cost estimate and sequence. Learns the basics of the property unit catalog and the difference between capital investments and O&M spend.
Performs or supports detailed engineering design and specification of protective microprocessor relay schemes devices and settings to ensure protection of distribution and generation systems. Responsible for performing power system studies system protection settings coordination and SCADA programming on various projects (up to 345kV voltage level).
Performs root cause analysis of system disturbances or outages and recommends corrective actions to enhance system reliability.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energys Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities
Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
Required Experience
5 years of related experience
Preferred Experience
Project management experience along with ability to deal with subcontractors and crossfunctional teams; may have expertise in a particular area of the discipline.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g. email word processing spreadsheet and project management).
Works in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Key Skills
Asset Life Cycle Management Continual Improvement Process Data Analysis Data Quality Management Electrical Engineering Grid Operations Management Outage Management Power Engineering Root Cause Analysis Standards Compliance Systems Performance Monitoring
Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.
Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
Pay Range:
$83000 $115000This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position experience skill set internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
Its not just what we do; its how we do it.
Live Safety. Everyone. Always Make Things Better Care For Others Do The Right Thing Act For Tomorrow Think Beyond. Be Bold
Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants qualifications are considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check and a drug screen where applicable.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .
Employment Type
Full-Time
