Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III Grid Operations

Alliant Energy Corporation; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking engineers for Grid Operations at Engineer I–III levels. The role supports safety, reliability, and problem-solving across development progression, with responsibilities spanning system studies, protection and outage management.

The position emphasizes collaboration, standards adherence, and continuous improvement within a team-driven environment. A bachelor’s in engineering and related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• 5 years of related experience for Engineer III Grid Operations.
• 2 years of related experience for Engineer II Grid Operations; internship or co-op preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safety rules, identify risks, and apply standard improvements.
• Lead resolution of system and operational issues across grid operations.
• Develop and apply engineering standards and process improvements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Outage Management

Data Analysis

Standards Compliance

Communication Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

Engineer I - Grid Operations, Engineer II - Grid Operations, Engineer III - Grid Operations:

From early-career engineers to seasoned grid operations leaders, we're building our Grid Operations team-join us at the level that fits your experience and help design the grid of tomorrow.

This position can be hired as either an Engineer I Grid Operations, Engineer II Grid Operations or an Engineer III Grid Operations depending on experience

What You Will Do (Developmental Progression)

Safety, Risk & Compliance

• Foundational: Follows safety rules, identifies basic risks, and supports safe design practices.
• Intermediate: Identifies and mitigates risks, applies safety standards, and improves safe operations.
• Advanced: Leads safety practices, addresses complex risks, and recommends standard improvements.

Customer Focus & Problem Solving

• Foundational: Learns customer needs and supports basic issue identification and solutions.
• Intermediate: Identifies and resolves moderately complex problems aligned to customer needs.
• Advanced: Anticipates needs and leads resolution of complex system and operational issues.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Foundational: Builds relationships and develops technical communication skills.
• Intermediate: Communicates technical concepts clearly and prepares detailed documentation.
• Advanced: Leads discussions, influences decisions, and drives cross-functional alignment.

Technical Application & Standards

• Foundational: Applies engineering standards and solves routine problems with guidance.
• Intermediate: Applies standards independently and recommends process improvements.
• Advanced: Shapes standards, leads technical direction, and drives continuous improvement.

Planning, Financial & Work Management

• Foundational: Learns planning, cost estimates, and capital vs. O&M fundamentals.
• Intermediate: Supports budgeting and develops moderately complex scopes with cost and sequencing.
• Advanced: Leads planning efforts, manages complex scopes, and guides investment decisions.

System Operations & Decision Making

• Foundational: Develops system knowledge and makes low-risk decisions with guidance.
• Intermediate: Applies system knowledge and makes low- to medium-risk decisions independently.
• Advanced: Demonstrates advanced system expertise and makes informed technical decisions.

System Analysis & Protection Engineering

• Foundational: Supports system studies, relay design, and SCADA work with guidance.
• Intermediate: Performs system studies, relay coordination, and SCADA programming.
• Advanced: Leads complex studies, protection design, and technical analysis decisions.

Reliability & Troubleshooting

• Foundational: Supports outage response and basic troubleshooting with guidance.
• Intermediate: Performs root cause analysis and supports corrective actions.
• Advanced: Leads root cause analysis and drives reliability improvements.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

Required Experience

Engineer's III Grid Operations

Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

5 years of related experience

Engineer II Grid Operations

Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

2 years of related experience

Engineer I Grid Operations

Bachelor's Degree Engineering program that is accredited through the Engineering Accreditation Commission Required

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.

Previous technical and/or professional experienceAn internship or co-op in engineering

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
• Outage Management
• Power Engineering
• Standards Compliance

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:

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.

Visa sponsorship not supported.

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.