Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III Grid Planning
Cedar Rapids, IA - USA
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 Planning Engineer II - Grid Planning Engineer III - Grid Planning:
From early-career engineers to seasoned planning leaders were building our Grid Planning 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 Planning Engineer II Grid Planning or an Engineer III Grid Planning depending on experience***
What you will do
What You Will Do (Developmental Progression)
Safety Risk & Compliance
Foundational: Learns and follows safety standards; develops awareness of risk and regulatory requirements.
Intermediate: Identifies and mitigates unsafe conditions applies risk methodologies and interprets regulations to address system issues.
Advanced: Leads safety and compliance efforts proactively mitigates complex risks and influences standards and practices.
Customer Focus & Problem Solving
Foundational: Learns customer needs and supports identification of basic issues and solutions.
Intermediate: Proactively identifies and resolves moderately complex problems aligned to customer needs.
Advanced: Anticipates needs and leads resolution of complex system and operational challenges.
Communication Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Foundational: Builds relationships and develops communication skills with support.
Intermediate: Communicates technical concepts clearly facilitates discussions and collaborates across teams.
Advanced: Leads stakeholder engagement influences decisions and drives alignment across functions.
Technical Application Standards & Continuous Improvement
Foundational: Applies engineering standards and processes to solve routine problems with guidance.
Intermediate: Applies standards independently and recommends process improvements.
Advanced: Leads technical direction shapes standards and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
Planning Financial & Work Management
Foundational: Learns budgeting planning and basic financial concepts (capital vs. O&M).
Intermediate: Supports budgeting and multi-year planning; develops moderately complex scopes of work with cost sequencing and prioritization.
Advanced: Leads planning and budgeting efforts manages complex scopes and guides investment decisions.
Systems Analysis Modeling & Technical Studies
Foundational: Learns system modeling tools and performs basic analyses with support.
Intermediate: Builds moderately complex models and supports technical studies including interconnection and power quality.
Advanced: Leads complex system analysis modeling and technical decision-making.
Agreements Projects & Organizational Contribution
Foundational: Develops understanding of agreements project processes and team roles.
Intermediate: Supports development of agreements contributes to cross-functional work and executes moderately complex projects.
Advanced: Leads agreement development cross-functional initiatives and delivers strategic outcomes aligned to organizational goals.
Requirements:
Engineer III Grid Planning:
Bachelors Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
5 years of related experience
Engineer II Grid Planning:
Bachelors Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
2 years of related experience
Engineer I Grid Planning:
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
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:
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.
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:
IC
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