Alliant Energy

Engineer I - Substation

LocationCedar Rapids, IA
Job Typefull_time

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

At Alliant Energy, our employees make a difference by delivering an essential service to our customers and communities every day. Together, we create a workplace where people feel like they belong and can use their unique backgrounds, talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. This environment contributes to innovative solutions and Powering What’s Next!

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Engineer I - Substation

to join our engineering team in

Cedar Rapids, IA.

In this role, you will perform a variety of engineering support in planning, design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of electric substations. You will work with internal and external partners, suppliers, and consultants to develop all design documents, bill of materials and drawings for substations with voltages from 4kV to 161kV. A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred.

This is a hybrid-remote position reporting to the

Cedar Rapids, IA

office. Candidates must reside in Iowa. Occasional site visits throughout our service territory will be required. Travel will consist of primarily daytrips.

What You Will Do

Works on routine assignments in a structured environment under close supervision, typically with a more experienced engineer’s review and oversight.
Participates in Safe Start training to understand the philosophy of zero injuries. Follows safety rules and practices to identify and correct unsafe conditions for self and team.
Learns basic customer needs and expectations; makes an effort to identify problems and solutions within assigned work.
Uses standard practices and procedures to solve problems limited in scope. Implements alternative methods or resources for getting routine work done. Applies governmental and organizational engineering standards.
Understands the basic need of combining technical and cost effective criteria into an overall solution through developing a budget, schedule and scope of work by working with the customer.
Makes low risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge with guidance from supervisor.
Learns the business environment.
Learns to work with union employees, contractors and business unit customers in a functional or project management role.
Develops relationships at the department, customer and peer level; participates on teams as assigned.
Demonstrates awareness of the corporate balance sheet and income statement and understands the difference between a rate payer and shareholder. Learns and participates in the departmental budgeting process. Learns to apply the chart of accounts appropriately to ERP.
Learns the basics of the property unit catalog. Understands procedure FIN 102 (Purchasing of Materials and Services) and ensures correct use of procurement/payment tools to conduct business. Accesses COGNOS reports to assure SOX compliance.
Acquires an understanding of appropriate communications with vendors, field construction, operations personnel, and internal stakeholders. Learns to document project activities and outcomes for future reference.


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


Other Requirements

This job is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug and alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 199), and is subject to drug testing according to said regulations.


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.

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:

$65,000 - $80,000

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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