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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
Step into a role that sits at the cutting edge of resource integration and how the modern grid is evolving. Were building a new high-impact capability focused onadvanced EMT modeling usingPSCAD and were looking for a Senior Engineer whos ready to help shape the future of inverterbased resource integration.
As an early adopter of grid-forming inverter technology were not just adapting to industry change we are helping to lead it. This position gives provides a unique opportunity to work on transformative modeling challenges tied to inverter based resources such as wind solar and energy storage. Its hands-on modeling and analysis work where you will have the opportunity to directly influence decision making and long-term system performance.
If youre excited about renewable energy system modeling and contributing to a fastgrowing technical area that is part of the next chapter of power systems engineering this is your chance to make an impact on a rapidly evolving grid.
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 complex problems.
Demonstrates strong communication and relationship skills with employees business unit stakeholders and contractors including conflict resolution. Mentors other engineers. Confident discussing technical issues with others from non-technical backgrounds.
Interprets regulatory and organizational engineering standards; makes recommendations for changing processes and procedures.
Facilitates meetings and lead discussions with stakeholders in support of system studies and application of new technologies.
Uses critical thinking skills necessary in the interpretation of governmental regulations regional or company business practices and the development of recommendations to address system issues or Planning Criteria violations.
Understands risk assessment methodologies or philosophies applying technical knowledge. Makes higher risk decisions with limited guidance provided
Participates as a key team member making positive supportive contributions addressing complex technical or operational problems.
Actively participates in departmental budgeting and planning processes. Oversees multi-year plan and develops moderately complex scopes of work with cost estimate sequencing and prioritization with limited guidance provided.
In-depth understanding of the property unit catalog including interpretation and decision making in terms of a capital investment project or O&M spend.
In-depth understanding of system modeling methodologies and software. Able to build complex models and perform power flow studies or analysis. Provides input in advancing methodologies or software.
In-depth understanding of interconnection agreements or other relevant agreement language terminology and technical requirements. Modifies existing or creates new agreements including cost sharing. Mentors others in understanding and development of agreements.
In-depth understanding of the tools data and process for supporting moderately complex technical reviews and studies related to distribution energy resource interconnection applications with limited guidance provided. Understands and applies power quality concepts with limited guidance provided.
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
Within an engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
Required Experience
7 years of related experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Project management leadership experience preferred along with ability to deal with subcontractors and cross-functional teams; may have expertise in a particular area of the discipline.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g. e-mail word processing spreadsheet and project management).
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Key Skills
Cost Optimization Data Analysis Feasibility Studies Grid Interconnection Studies Power Engineering Power Flow Analysis and Modeling Power Systems Performance Monitoring Power Systems Planning Regulatory Compliance Short Circuit Simulation and Analysis Stakeholder Management Standards Compliance Transient Analysis
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:
$106000-$146000This 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.
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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.
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.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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