Engineer III - Grid System Protection

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 Are you ready to take ownership of complex power system challenges? At Alliant Energy, you will join a company that is growing and investing in the future of energy, creating new opportunities for engineers to make an impact. As an Engineer III - Grid System Protection, you will design, program, and troubleshoot relay protection systems that keep the grid reliable and compliant. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a highly technical environment where your expertise drives real results. If you want hands-on work that directly affects grid performance, apply now 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 problems falling within assigned area of responsibility. Applies 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 medium-risk decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge with minimal guidance from supervisor. Maintains communication and relationships with employees, business unit stakeholders, and contractors. Comfortable 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. Frequently uses critical thinking skills necessary to develop recommendations which provide technically sound, and the most cost-effective solutions applied to a specific problem. Actively participates in the departmental budgeting and planning processes. Develops, with limited guidance, solutions to a system problem including moderately complex scopes of work with a cost estimate and sequence. Learns the basics of the property unit catalog and the difference between capital investments and O&M spend. Performs or supports detailed 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 recommends 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 Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required Required Experience 5 years of related experience Preferred Experience Project management experience, along with ability to deal with subcontractors and cross-functional teams; may have expertise in a particular area of the discipline. Other Requirements 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). Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive 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: $85,000-$116,000 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. It’s an exciting time to join Alliant Energy! We focus on creating a culture of belonging. We want everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences and be themselves. This helps us all contribute to solving the energy challenges facing our region. It starts at an individual level, with every employee asking, “What makes me unique?” Leaders engage with their teams to ensure they have the tools to be successful in their careers. What you need to reach your goals may be different from what a co-worker needs. Everyone has a fair shot at success. A culture of belonging ensures that everyone contributes their unique perspective. This environment contributes to fresh thinking, innovative solutions and Powering What’s Next for our customers. We strive for employee engagement and connection. We want our employees to have the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work. Provide your resume and contact information to be considered for future openings.