Substation Crew Lead

Anamosa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.

Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Operations-IA Energy Del IPL

Number of Positions Available

Salary Grade

U104008

Career Band

Foreman

Job Code

J01399

Pay Range

$58.70 - $58.70

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.

Training Locations

Cedar Rapids Operations Center

Residency Requirement

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Job Description

Job Summary

Supervises the construction of substations and maintains the electrical and related equipment of a substation.

What you will do

Oversees and installs commissions maintains and troubleshoots substation power transformers circuit breakers metal-clad switchgear oil circuit reclosers load tap changers voltage regulators and controls capacitor banks and controls circuit switchers lightning arresters battery and battery chargers motors underground high voltage and control cables in transmission and distribution and power plant substations.
Supervises others assigned to assist in accomplishing assignments.
Commissions maintains and troubleshoots oil switches.
Must be familiar with and be able to do switchboard relay and control wiring from complicated wiring diagrams or schematic drawings.
Installs and maintains fiber optic cable from terminal equipment and control panels to high voltage substation equipment.
Installs substation protective relays substation metering substation interchange metering substation current transformers coupling capacitors digital and analog telemetering power line carrier transmitters/receivers wave-traps and carrier tuning equipment transfer trip carrier and tone equipment fiber optic and metallic inner-panel cable transducers digital fault recorders sequence of events recorders telephones substation local area networks (LANs) distribution automation communications circuits from the Demarc to internal equipment and packet radio.
Installs and maintains all types of electrical conduit and wiring.
Installs terminations on high-voltage underground substation cables.
Performs line switching for substation maintenance and construction activities.
Prepares and maintains records of equipment tests and maintenance keeps operating records prepares purchase authorizations and performs other administrative work as required.
Makes special tests as directed in connection with operation maintenance and design of all types of electrical equipment and systems.
Installs commissions maintains and troubleshoots like types of customer owned equipment on non-commodity projects.
Must be familiar with and able to use computers and other maintenance related test equipment.
Trains fellow employees in related activities.
Revises and makes corrections to substations and equipment drawings.
Performs other similar related or incidental duties.
Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
May be required to perform first responder duties and basic troubleshooting on telecommunications and system protection equipment problems.

Required Experience
2 years formal education in electrical and electronic theory and fundamentals equivalent to completion of CIE Course 1B
4 years technical experience in the installation maintenance and repair of metering electrical and electronic plant and substation electrical equipment.
Related training through an accredited electrical apprenticeship program may be substituted for the 2 years formal education as determined by the JATC.

Other Requirements

Must obtain and maintain a valid drivers license of appropriate grade.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) National Electric Code (NEC) and Alliant Service Standards.
Knowledge of electric utility systems operation maintenance and construction practices.
Demonstrated mechanical ability.
Ability to read interpret and demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of blueprints maintenance manuals technical manuals electrical and electronic circuits and electrical equipment operating at power system frequency and ability to analyze test results for the purpose of locating and remedying trouble in such circuits and equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend Right-To-Know information.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Must be willing to work long overtime hours to maintain continuity of service as emergencies may require.

Key Skills

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.

Our Values

Live Safety. Everyone. Always Make Things Better Care For Others Do The Right Thing Act For Tomorrow Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging 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 any other basis prohibited by law.

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.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .

Posting End Date:

November 7 2025

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.Union Details (If applicable)IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)Seniority Group (Lo...