Alliant Energy

Manager System Protection

LocationCedar Rapids, IA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$120,000-$140,000

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.

Join Alliant Energy as a Manager of System Protection and lead the charge in safeguarding our electric infrastructure. You'll drive innovation in substation communications, system reliability, relay data analysis and operations support—while mentoring a high-performing team and shaping the future of grid operations. This is an onsite role based out of our Cedar Rapids Operations Center, with a minimum in-office presence of three days per week. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for engineering excellence and leadership, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Summary

Manager System Protection is the responsible owner of assigned business process associated with new customer work, system operations, maintenance and reliability, construction necessary to support system growth, and/or emergency response work. This position manages the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the business process in support of strategic plans and organizational objectives. This role provides protection and substation communications services. This position provides functional protection and substation communications expertise and support throughout the company's electric system. This role is responsible for evaluating, planning, engineering, coordinating, supervising, and maintaining electrical control systems in substations and generation.


What you will do

Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.

Responds to electrical system emergencies on a 24-hour basis to assist the system control center(s).
Develops and coordinates the implementation of cost-effective electric system policies and practices to support operating business unit processes.
Provides technical leadership services on system protection engineering, operations, and maintenance issues.
Leads in the selection of protective relay devices and equipment for standard system protection schemes.
Leads in the application of protection equipment for new or changing substation schemes.
Leads in the setting, testing, commissioning, and maintaining protective relays in the electric system.
Leads in the commissioning and maintaining supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment in substations to allow remote control and monitoring of substations from the system control center(s).
Leads the planning, coordination, and management of an assigned business process.
Maintains a thorough understanding of the technical and practical aspects of the business process including workflow, reporting relationships, technology, and systems.
Creates an overall environment for successful development, deployment, and enhancement.
Coordinates with other process owners to plan, forecast, and schedule work that coincides with operational activities, properly utilizes equipment and material, and manages costs.
Adapts operational processes to address business and operational obstacles.
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 Emphasis in engineering or related area Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred


Required Experience

3 years technical and/or professional experience, including demonstrated effective leadership, supervisory skills and supervision of an engineering organization


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of the NESC and NEC and service regulations preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of electric system components and related communication and protection functions preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of electric utility system operations, maintenance, and construction practices preferred.
Demonstrated financial skills such as budgeting and basic accounting preferred.
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 effectively in a diverse work environment.


Key Skills

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

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:


$120,000-$140,000

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 and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging 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 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.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email


talent@alliantenergy.com


.

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