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 what's 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. That's 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 I - Grid Planning performs under close supervision a variety of routine engineering assignments in a structured environment, typically with a more experienced engineer's review and oversight. 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.
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.
Learns basic customer needs and expectations and strives to identify system problems and solutions within assigned work with guidance.
Learns to communicate and build relationships with employees, business unit stakeholders, and contractors. Learns to discuss technical issues with others from non-technical backgrounds.
Applies regulatory and organizational engineering standards, processes, and procedures to solve problems limited in scope.
Learns to facilitate meetings and lead discussions with stakeholders in support of system studies with guidance provided.
Develops critical thinking skills necessary in the interpretation of governmental regulations, regional or company business practices
Learns risk assessment methodologies or philosophies applying technical knowledge. Makes low-risk decisions with guidance provided.
Learns basic understanding of the departmental budgeting and planning processes. Learns oversight of multi-year plan and development of simple scopes of work with cost estimate, sequencing, and prioritization with guidance provided.
Learns the basics of the property unit catalog and the difference between capital investments and O&M spend.
Learns basic understanding of system modeling methodologies and software with support. Builds simple models and performs power flow studies or analysis.
Learns basic understanding of interconnection agreement or other relevant agreement language, terminology, technical requirements and how studies support development of contract terms with guidance provided.
Learns basic understanding of the tools, data, and process for supporting simple technical reviews and studies related to distribution energy resource interconnection applications with guidance provided. Learns basic understanding of power quality concepts.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
Preferred Experience
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).
Works in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Key Skills
Data Analysis • Feasibility Studies • Grid Interconnection Studies • Power Engineering • Power Flow Analysis and Modeling • Power Systems Planning • Short Circuit Simulation & Analysis • Standards Compliance • Transient Analysis
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
It's not just what we do; it's 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 is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.
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.
Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.
