Alliant Energy

Sr. Engineer- Grid Operations

LocationWisconsin Rapids, WI
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$104,000-$143,000

About This Job


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 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

Senior Engineer - Grid Operations performs a variety of complex engineering work using a variety of complex tools and resources and applying independent judgment in complex situations. This position plans or designs in support of construction, operations, and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, equipment, and components used in generation, transmission, and distribution systems. This role participates on teams as assigned and mentors other engineers in learning skills and responsibilities of this role.


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.
Interprets regulatory and organizational engineering standards; makes recommendations for changing processes and procedures.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of electric utility system operations and maintenance practices with a focus on reliability and resiliency including risk assessment. Makes higher risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge and that may have an impact on multiple areas of the business.
Demonstrates strong communication and relationship skills with employees, business unit stakeholders, and contractors, including conflict resolution. Confident discussing technical issues with others from non-technical backgrounds.
Explains technical problems to internal stakeholders and accurately prepares detailed documents such as technical studies and project documentation.
Consistently demonstrates critical thinking skills necessary to develop recommendations which provide technically sound and the most cost-effective solutions, understanding the application to other problems.
Actively participates in the departmental budgeting and planning processes. Develops complex solutions to a system problem including complex scopes of work with a cost estimate and sequence. Understands the property unit catalog and can differentiate between capital investments and maintenance projects.
Performs or supports advanced engineering design and specification of protective microprocessor relay schemes, devices and settings to ensure protection of distribution and generation systems. Responsible for performing power system studies, system protection settings coordination, and SCADA programming on various projects (up to 345-kV voltage level).
Performs root cause analysis of system disturbances or outages and develops an implementation plan for corrective actions to enhance system reliability.
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 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 in a diverse work environment.


Key Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management • Continual Improvement Process • Data Analysis • Data Quality Management • Electrical Engineering • Grid Operations Management • Outage Management • Power Engineering • Root Cause Analysis • Standards Compliance • Systems Performance Monitoring

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.

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:


$104,000 - $143,000

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.

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 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.

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


.

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