Engineer III- Grid Planning

Alliant Energy

Job Location:

Madison, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 85000 - 116000

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Engineer III - Grid Planning works on a variety of assignments some of which require in-depth analysis to determine appropriate solutions; uses a variety of complex tools and resources to solve problems. This position plans for and in support of design construction operations and maintenance of structures facilities systems equipment and components used in generation transmission distribution and utilization of energy for commercial residential and industrial customers. This role proactively provides guidance to less experienced personnel.

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.
Maintains communication and relationships with employees business unit stakeholders and contractors. Comfortable discussing technical issues with others from non-technical backgrounds.
Applies regulatory and organizational engineering standards; makes recommendations for changing processes and procedures.
Facilitates meetings and lead discussions with stakeholders in support of system studies with limited guidance provided.
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 medium-risk decisions with limited guidance provided.
Learns the difference between departmental team and cross functional team. Participates as a key team member making positive supportive contributions addressing moderately 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.
Understands the property unit catalog and determining the classification between capital investment projects and O&M spend work.
Understands system modeling methodologies and software with limited support. Able to build moderately complex models and perform power flow studies or analysis.
Develops understanding of interconnection agreements or other relevant agreement language terminology and technical requirements. Able to support modifications to existing or development of new agreements including cost sharing with limited guidance.
Understands 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 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 cross-functional 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. 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 Short Circuit Simulation and Analysis 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:

$85000-$116000

This 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.

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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 ...