Alliant Energy

Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III Grid Planning

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA · Mid · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 56 days ago

Data AnalysisProject ManagementBudgetingPower ElectronicsCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

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.
Planning, Financial & Work Management - Foundational: Learns budgeting, planning, and basic financial concepts (capital vs.

Foundational: Learns and follows safety standards; develops awareness of risk and regulatory requirements.
Advanced: Leads safety and compliance efforts, proactively mitigates complex risks, and influences standards and practices.
Foundational: Learns customer needs and supports identification of basic issues and solutions.
Advanced: Anticipates needs and leads resolution of complex system and operational challenges.
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.
Advanced: Leads technical direction, shapes standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
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.

Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required
5 years of related experience
2 years of related experience
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.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

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
Preferred Experience:

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
Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs.

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.

That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.

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