Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III Grid Operations

Interstate Power & Light Co.; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Interstate Power & Light Co. is seeking engineers for the Grid Operations team. The positions available range from Engineer I to Engineer III, depending on experience. This role emphasizes safety, technical application, and strong communication skills while managing engineering projects.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and may have related experience based on level. The position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an accredited Engineering program required.
• Engineer III requires 5 years of related experience.
• Engineer II requires 2 years of related experience.
• Engineer I is entry-level; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety rules and identifies risks to support safe operations.
• Anticipates customer needs and resolves complex issues.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders and prepares detailed documentation.
• Applies engineering standards to solve routine problems with guidance.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management

Continual Improvement Process

Data Analysis

Data Quality Management

Electrical Engineering

Outage Management

Power Engineering

Standards Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an accredited Engineering program

Tools

Project Management Software

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

Engineer I / II / III - Grid Operations at Alliant Energy. This position can be hired at the Engineer I, Engineer II, or Engineer III level 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 in an accredited Engineering program – required for all levels.
• Engineer III – 5 years of related experience.
• Engineer II – 2 years of related experience.
• Engineer I – Entry‑level; no prior experience required.

Preferred Experience

Project management experience and ability to work with subcontractors and cross‑functional teams; expertise in a particular engineering discipline is a plus.

Previous Technical and/or Professional Experience

Internship or co‑op in engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer software programs (e.g., e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Key Skills

• Asset Life Cycle Management
• Continual Improvement Process
• Data Analysis
• Data Quality Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Outage Management
• Power Engineering
• Standards Compliance

Benefits

A comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and an annual incentive program. Pay range is competitive and varies with experience and qualifications.

Other Information

Visa sponsorship is not supported. All candidates must complete a background check and a drug screen where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Accommodations

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process should email [e-mail].