Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III Grid Operations
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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.
Engineer I - Grid Operations Engineer II - Grid Operations Engineer III - Grid Operations:
From early-career engineers to seasoned grid operations leaders were building our Grid Operations teamjoin us at the level that fits your experience and help design the grid of tomorrow.
***This position can be hired as either an Engineer I Grid Operations Engineer II Grid Operations or an Engineer III Grid Operations depending on experience***
What You Will Do (Developmental Progression)
Safety Risk & Compliance
Foundational: Follows safety rules identifies basic risks and supports safe design practices.
Intermediate: Identifies and mitigates risks applies safety standards and improves safe operations.
Advanced: Leads safety practices addresses complex risks and recommends standard improvements.
Customer Focus & Problem Solving
Foundational: Learns customer needs and supports basic issue identification and solutions.
Intermediate: Identifies and resolves moderately complex problems aligned to customer needs.
Advanced: Anticipates needs and leads resolution of complex system and operational issues.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Foundational: Builds relationships and develops technical communication skills.
Intermediate: Communicates technical concepts clearly and prepares detailed documentation.
Advanced: Leads discussions influences decisions and drives cross-functional alignment.
Technical Application & Standards
Foundational: Applies engineering standards and solves routine problems with guidance.
Intermediate: Applies standards independently and recommends process improvements.
Advanced: Shapes standards leads technical direction and drives continuous improvement.
Planning Financial & Work Management
Foundational: Learns planning cost estimates and capital vs. O&M fundamentals.
Intermediate: Supports budgeting and develops moderately complex scopes with cost and sequencing.
Advanced: Leads planning efforts manages complex scopes and guides investment decisions.
System Operations & Decision Making
Foundational: Develops system knowledge and makes low-risk decisions with guidance.
Intermediate: Applies system knowledge and makes low- to medium-risk decisions independently.
Advanced: Demonstrates advanced system expertise and makes informed technical decisions.
System Analysis & Protection Engineering
Foundational: Supports system studies relay design and SCADA work with guidance.
Intermediate: Performs system studies relay coordination and SCADA programming.
Advanced: Leads complex studies protection design and technical analysis decisions.
Reliability & Troubleshooting
Foundational: Supports outage response and basic troubleshooting with guidance.
Intermediate: Performs root cause analysis and supports corrective actions.
Advanced: Leads root cause analysis and drives reliability improvements.
Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
Required Experience
Engineer III Grid Operations:
Bachelors Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
5 years of related experience
Engineer II Grid Operations:
Bachelors Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
2 years of related experience
Engineer I Grid Operations:
Bachelors Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
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.
Previous technical and/or professional experience
An internship or co-op in engineering
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
Asset Life Cycle Management Continual Improvement Process Data Analysis Data Quality Management Electrical Engineering Outage Management Power Engineering Standards Compliance
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:
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.
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 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.
Visa sponsorship not supported.
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 .
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About Company
Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) and its 3,300 employees provide a life-essential service to homes, farms and businesses across Iowa and Wisconsin. We serve approximately 985,000 electric customers and 425,000 natural gas customers with safe, reliable energy. We are a leader in renewable ... View more
