Alliant Energy
Senior Engineer - Grid Planning
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.

At Alliant Energy, our Clean Energy Blueprint is a roadmap to accelerate our transition to renewable energy – something that has become especially important as we work to sustain the economic and environmental health of the communities we serve.

We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate engineer with an interest in renewable energy, the evolution of the generation fleet and the transmission system to join our team. This position will be engaged with planning new renewable energy, energy storage systems as well as other generation types. This involves the navigation of projects through the MISO generation interconnection queue, performing modeling to analyze the impacts of the changing resource fleet and finding the best solutions to system and customer needs. The position will also be involved in local and regional transmission planning and understanding ways the transmission system can be optimized using alternative solutions, energy storage and other technologies.

We are seeking candidates that are willing to learn and assume an influential role within the team. Our ideal candidate has an Electrical Engineering degree, experience with the MISO generation interconnection process and proficiency with transmission modeling tools such as PSS/E, TARA and TSAT.

This is a hybrid-remote position reporting to the Cedar Rapids, IA or Madison, WI office. Candidates must reside in Iowa or Wisconsin.

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. Demonstrates strong communication and relationship skills with employees, business unit stakeholders, and contractors, including conflict resolution. Mentors other engineers. Confident discussing technical issues with others from non-technical backgrounds. Interprets regulatory and organizational engineering standards; makes recommendations for changing processes and procedures. Facilitates meetings and lead discussions with stakeholders in support of system studies and application of new technologies. 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 higher risk decisions with limited guidance providedParticipates as a key team member making positive, supportive contributions addressing 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. In-depth understanding of the property unit catalog including interpretation and decision making in terms of a capital investment project or O&M spend. In-depth understanding of system modeling methodologies and software. Able to build complex models and perform power flow studies or analysis. Provides input in advancing methodologies or software. In-depth understanding of interconnection agreements or other relevant agreement language, terminology, and technical requirements. Modifies existing or creates new agreements including cost sharing. Mentors others in understanding and development of agreements. In-depth understanding of 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 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 is 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

 Cost Optimization Data Analysis Feasibility Studies Grid Interconnection Studies Power Engineering Power Flow Analysis and Modeling Power Systems Performance Monitoring Power Systems Planning Regulatory Compliance Short Circuit Simulation and Analysis Stakeholder Management 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.
Madison, WI